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3rd lesson! Google vs Google Scholar.

Hey readers! It's me again! :D I think that EIR lessons are getting more and more interesting as I get to learn more interesting and super cool things!

Let's play a game... SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!!!

Ta-da! Look at these 2 pictures here, sorry for the poor quality! Super similar right? If I didn't choose EIR as my cds, I think I'll never realise the difference between the two! Hahaha. These two websites look very similar, but they are not! Yes, obviously they are still Google search engines, but, there's more to it!

The picture at the top is actually Google Scholar while the one at the bottom is the one most of us know, Google! I've always been a big fan of Google since I love how simple the template is, and returns me with comprehensive results. I always get what I want with Google. However, now I introduce to you... Google Scholar! Despite Google being really useful, I still find problems while researching for sources like articles etc. This problem can be solved now! I found out that Google Scholar actually provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles.

Impressive or not? At least I'm super impressed! :D

During lessons today, we're also introduced to discussion forums and even took part in one through Facebook! Forums are really new to me and I never thought it could be that interesting! I get to see opinions and comments of different people , at the same time giving myself an opportunity to think further about the topic discussed, perhaps relating to something I wouldn't be able to think of by myself. Initially, it felt rather awkward interacting with someone you don't know, but as time goes by, I gradually got used to it. It was a great experience for me!

I've created a forum topic about volcanic eruptions. Do drop by and share your comments! Click HERE!

Going through e-lecture notes, we've got the chance to learnt the proper way of citation and bibliography. All of us sure do know that plagarism is a no-no, and we should all give credits to whatever sources that we took references from. Learning an official way of doing that is beneficial because it's need almost everywhere, be it in school or at work. I'm sure no one would like their work to be proclaimed by another as their own! They also serve as a guide for people that want to find out more about the original work.

Hope you've enjoyed what I've shared about my 3rd lesson! Check back soon! :)

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The name is Jing Yi, Sheron.
I'm 18 turning 19, birthday falls on 09April. I study in TP AMS P903, I wanna fly, to the ends of where the sky will finally lead to.

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