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Blog Reflection - Dream holiday.

This is the dream holiday, i would want to go to. It is called Bora Bora. A truly wonderful place to relax and enjoy. So for this exercise, we were given the task to find a multimedia website for our dream holiday. So i found http://www.preview.fourseasons.com/borabora/services_and_amenities/.

I used purpose, coverage and accuracy to evaluate this website. Why you may ask? Firstly, the purpose of the website is to pull consumers in to make them feel like Bora Bora isn't a dream, it's a reality. A reality so real, it is just a few clicks away. They certainly succeeded in doing that to me.

Secondly, coverage. The coverage of the websites was from the highlights of the place all the way to the pools. So i would definitely say, they passed in covering everything in related to Bora Bora and the resort.

Lastly, accuracy. The accuracy of how Bora Bora actually looks like is 100% real. Well for one, the resort in Bora Bora is owned by Four-seasons, the other is, research i've done or videos, i've seen over the years proves that this is the Bora Bora i'm looking for.

Many of you might be wondering why did i choose Bora Bora in the first place? Well for one, I really enjoy being with nature. Yes, there are many places all over the world that is very close to nature but Bora Bora is the place i want to live my remainning years in thus making it my dream "Holiday".

Activity 3: Reflection

A. Do you think it is more effective to search the invisible web (databases) than using search engines, meta-search or subject directories? Why?

Honestly, i find that using meta-search is a more effective way of getting better results compared to subject directories and invisible webs. . My current standing is meta-search first, invisible web in second place and subject directories being the last. So far, meta-searches have given me better results compared to subject directories and some invisible webs. Meta-search, uses the whole Internet to find related keywords and topics, giving me a wide selection to choose from which is better. But for invisible webs and subject directories, it is more subjective. If the given topic is related or relevant to any of the directories given, then good luck. It is very difficult to find a related topic to a different subject. But when the topic is relevant, wonderful results will be given from the invisible webs and subject directories. Unfortunately, for me my topic is relevant. And this is why i think meta-searches are more effective to search.

B. Name ONE database which you will use for your research topic. Why?

I will use LexisNexis Academic for my research topic. So far it has given me positive results relating to my current topic "Role and relevance of traditional customs and practices in a modern society". The magazines and newpaper articles prove useful in terms of information. And there is a timeline when searching which means i can get old stuff as well as very recent stuff from LexisNexis Academic.

C. Name ONE more database which you will use for your course. How will you use this database for your course?

Choosing one datebase is quite difficult. Since my course is "Moving images, animation", I have to know and understand the suitation currently happening in the world. I need to know how the body works so that my animation is smooth, i need to know what's in and what's not. Frankly speaking, I need a datebase that tells me about the world in one go. I would choose GIC or Global Issues in context. There are different catergories for me to choose from, from the topics. Imagine I have a animation I need to do about poverty or terrorism. I can go to GIC and search for the given topics and learn more about what they do from there. This is why I would choose GIC as a datebase I will use for my course.

Reflection

E-Shopping was pretty hard at first. I didn't know what i really wanted or needed but after awhile it became easier and the ideas started flowing.

The different websites available are intriguing for researchers because we need to understand what ever we truly need. Lets say for example i need facts about buying a fountain pen. Should i go to a marketing website, personal website or an informative website? Well all three would work depending on ourselves but a personal website and an informative website would be the best choice because a marketing website is trying to sell you their products. And flaws will be hidden.

Another type is called an advocacy website. An advocacy website is a website that neither believe nor rejects anything. It could be G-market. This is different from Amazon for a couple of reasons. Amazon has detailed information about the item it is selling whereas G-market does not. Amazon it easier and more user friendly compared to G-market and has a wider range of products.

The most meaningful thing i have learnt from doing the E-shopping is there websites you can trust and there are websites that lead u astray or at least give u a hard time finding what you need.

Things I would buy for myself or my friends.

Parker Urban Black Matte GT Medium Point Fountain Pen Kit - 1760841

This is a fountain pen set, costs US 49.95 dollars on Amazon.com. I would love this because i can use it to ink my pencil drawings and make them stand out and come alive.


















This is a Razer Naga Epic Mouse. Always wanted one, just to try it out.

107.99 US dollars.















A watch would be good. A comfortable one.

273.00 US dollars.

Introduction

Hi! My name is Lim Joshua. My favourite past time are playing the guitar and games. My favourite singer is Michael Jackson and my favourite TV programme is Big Bang Theory. My favourite hangouts are anywhere where my friends are. My favourite internet site is YouTube and Mangareader.net.

My one skill and hobby, I am passionate about is drawing. Well the trick to drawing is to keep practice.