Reader Response Draft 2

According to ‘The Perils of Over-sharing in Social Networks’ by David Emm (2014), there are increasing worries about the invasion of privacy while using social networks. Emm emphasis that the over-reliance on the internet in people’s daily lives expose them to online criminals. The information which people are sharing online may be collected by the "prying eyes" and pose potential threats against them offline. The article also mentions that people tend to overlook the danger while using mobile network devices. Since it is not a common aim of an attack, it creates a "false sense of security". Various ways to minimise the risk suggests by Emm include installing internet security software and using distinct passwords for different  accounts.

From my point of view, what the article is trying to convey is not a totally foreign idea. Most of the people indeed understand the negative impact of reliant on social networks, but they all believe such tragedy will not fall on them. The author uses examples to illustrate how harmless online posts can lead to undesirable consequences. As people’s social media is being closely but quietly monitored by their employers and government, they have no idea when will their comments be interpreted in a totally different way and used for a totally different purpose. Therefore, I support Emm’s claim that over-reliant on the social networks will generate negative impact on people’s daily lives.

Emm mentions in his article that the information people choose to share online will affect their real lives. This is because people tend to believe the internet is an unrestrictive zone where they can freely express themselves. However, this is not true. The internet is regulated by various authorities. If they regard certain information as offensive, they might take actions against the uploader. In Yahoo news “ NUS student Sun Xun punished for ‘dog’ comment” by Sim (2012) proves that people have to bear the consequences for their insensitive comments posted on the internet. Even if the internet provides a convenient platform for people to exchange their thoughts, the users should still be careful about the information they shared online. Whatever goes online will not just be online.

Emm also mentions in his article that it is riskier to access internet through mobile devices. Due to the convenience of smartphones and tablets, people are storing increasingly more personal information into such devices. In addition to that, there are actions taken unintentionally by the users which further expose themselves. Such actions include location enabling, in-app purchasing, and phone number verification. The consequence will be more severe if people use mobile devices for internet banking. Once the device is lost or stolen, it is impossible to safely retrieve the data back.

In conclusion, I agree with Emm's argument that over-reliance on the internet is dangerous. There are many loopholes on the internet security that criminals can take advantage off. Internet user's personal behavior such as over-sharing their personal information and inappropriate comments will further enhance the negative impact of using the internet.

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Reference

David Emm(2014, 21 March), The Peril of Over-sharing in Social Networks [Web log post]

Retrieved from:

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/david-emm/the-perils-of-over-sharing-in-social-networks_b_5005276.html

Sim. F (2012, March 27). NUS student Sun Xun punished for ‘dog’ comment. Yahoo News Singapore.

Retrieved from:

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chinese-scholar-sun-xu-s-scholarship-terminated.html

Reader Response Draft 1

According to ‘The Perils of Over-sharing in Social Networks’ by David Emm (2014), there are increasing worries about social networks privacy. Emm emphasis that, the information which people are sharing online will pose potential threats offline. The over-reliance on the Internet in their daily lives expose them to online criminals. The article also mentions that people tend to overlook the danger while using mobile network devices. Since it is not a common aim of an attack, it creates a “false sense of security”. Various ways to minimise the risk suggests by Emm includes installing Internet security software and use distinct passwords for different  accounts.

I supports Emm’s main claim that over-reliant on the internet will potentially generate a negative impact on people’s daily lives.

Emm mentions in his article that the information people choose to share online will affect them in real life. This is because people tends to believe the internet is an unrestrictive zone where they can freely express themselves. However, this is not true. The internet is regulated under various authorities. If they regard certain information shared by the internet user as offensive, they might take actions against the uploader. In Yahoo news “ NUS student Sun Xun punished for ‘dog’ comment” by Sim (2012) proves that people have to bare the consequences for their insensitive comments posted on the internet. Thus, even if the internet provides a convenient platform for people to exchange their thoughts, the users should still be careful of the information  they shared online. Whatever goes online will not just be online.

Emm also mentions in his article that it is more risky to access internet through mobile devices. Due to the conveniency of smartphones and tablets, people are storing increasingly more personal information into such devices. In addition to that, there are actions taken unintentionally by the users which further expose themselves. Such actions includes applications with location enabling, in-app purchasing, and phone number verification. The consequences will be more severe if people use mobile devices for internet banking. Once the device is lost or stolen, it is impossible to safely retrieve the data back.

In conclusion, I am agree with Emm's argument that over-reliance on the internet is dangerous. There are many loopholes on the internet security that criminals can take advantage off. Also, internet user's personal behavior such as over-sharing their personal information and inapporate comments will further enhance the negative impact of using the internet.

Reference

David Emm(2014, 21 March), The Peril of Over-sharing in Social Networks [Web log post]

Retrieved from :

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/david-emm/the-perils-of-over-sharing-in-social-networks_b_5005276.html

Sim. F (2012, March 27). NUS student Sun Xun punished for ‘dog’ comment. Yahoo News Singapore.

Retrieved from:

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chinese-scholar-sun-xu-s-scholarship-terminated.html

Summary

According to ‘The Perils of Over-sharing in Social Networks’ by David Emm (2014), there are increasing worries about social networks privacy. Emm (2014) emphasis that, the information we share online will pose potential threats offline. The over-reliant on the Internet in our daily lives expose us to online criminals. The article also mentions that people tend to overlook the danger while using mobile network devices. Since it is yet a common aim of an attack, it creates a false sense of security. Various ways to minimise the risk suggested by Emm (2014) includes install Internet security software and use distinct passwords for different  accounts.

Reference

David Emm(2014, 21 March), The Peril of Over-sharing in Social Networks [Web log post]

Retrieved from :

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/david-emm/the-perils-of-over-sharing-in-social-networks_b_5005276.html

Paraphrasing & Summarising Part C

C1. believe, imply, claim, mention, suggest, propose

C2. Lester (1976) asserts that students are overusing quotations in their research papers. He believes that this is due to overuse direct quotations in taking notes. He suggests in order to minimize quote use, students should reduce the use of quotations when taking notes.

The first half of the year proves to be profitable. According to department reports, there is twenty percent cost cuts and sales have risen five percent. However, most department heads believe that profit will go down in the second half of the year. 

My English Language Learning Journey

My English learning journey was officially begun eleven years ago when I first came to Singapore. Back then I was totally new to this language, and my only knowledge about English was that those twenty-six alphabets 'happens to be the same' as the symbols used to write Chinese Hanyu Pinyin. I entered a neighborhood primary school, and as I was two years older than my fellow classmates I felt the lessons (mathematics, science, and especially chinese) were pretty easy. My main focus then was to improve on my English. I spent hours flipping through the dictionary and finding unknown English words for their Chinese translations. I was managed to survive through my primary school years, but soon found out that this method was no longer working in secondary school.

I began to try for other methods such as reading story books and watching the news, and constantly approach my English teacher. However, my English grade was still at the border line of failing. There were many encouraging stories on students who failed their English in year one but graduate with an A, but they failed to encourage me. I was totally disappointed, maybe that was the time when I lost my willingness to learn English language.

My new strategy was to improve on other subjects, such that when people saw my results slip they might view English just as a slight imperfection for my excellent performance. Throughout the rest years of my education, I managed to maintain other subjects at considerably high grades while keeping English at the border line (most of the time was just pure luck).

Last year when I entered university, the new environment brought me new perspectives and I started to realize for the past years I was lying to myself. It was the QET which spotted my lies, and I think it is the time to be honest.

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