New Resources

I was thinking about a lot of problems and issues that our world is facing. But the most interesting topic for me was about power sources because it is part of my major. Power sources as we know like oil and solar power and other sources. I chose this topic because our world is facing a big problem which is about losing the most important source as we know, the oil. It will finish soon and we have to find other sources. In this essay, I will talk about problems of finishing the oil and I will write some solutions and other sources of power.

Years ago and especially since the oil was discovered, the world has changed dramatically. The world faced problems because of using coal in trains and some factories to turn on the machines, so it caused pollution in the air and it harmed the environment. In addition, we thought this pollution would reduce when we used the oil for the factories; as we see the pollution became less than before but a lot of using the oil, whether in factories or cars, it reduced the pollution. The big problem is the longevity of the oil became less and we don`t have other permanent resources because the oil was already a temporary source. As the cars are increasing the oil will became less until it finishes. We can imagine how the world will stop without a source of power. (http://www.eia.doe.gov/)

As the scientists know this problem, they are trying hard to find other resources. They find solar power but the problem is it is not for all the time, just at the morning it will work and it is good for the factories. another source of power is nuclear power; it is good for electricity in a lot of countries and it is one of the permanent resources (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power). There is also wind power; it is good for countries which are located in low lands such as Netherlands. Also, the best solution for the new resource of power is hydrogen power; it is clean and very strong for engines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economy).

In conclusion, I think the solar power, the nuclear power and the hydrogen power are the best alternative sources for the oil. Also they are know as the clean power.

Resources:
1- "Petroleum." Energy Information. 2008. Web. 19 May 2010.
2- "Nuclear Power." Nuclear Power. 2007. Web. 19 May 2010. .
3- "Hydrogen." Hydrogen. 2009. Web. 19 May 2010. .

History of computer

Years ago, the life was hard because of lack of inventions and it was too simple. People tried to develop the equipment and technology to make the life easier. The important media in our life is the computer. The computer now is everything in our life and it contains different media in one machine. Those media are fax, internet, telephone, television and other things. In this essay, I will talk about the history of computer from the past until now.

The first computer z1 was invented in 1936 by the German scientist Conrad Zosa. He was born in 1910 and he was working in the Ministry of Labor as an engineer. The first computer which was working by electricity called z1 in 1936 and the second was called z2 in 1940. The first revolution in the computer industry was in 1941 because of z3 which it was the first computer to accept some programs. After a few years some companies designed different programs for the computer. For example, document programs, games and other applications. In 1962 there was the first idea for connecting some computers together. In 1990 the dream came true and the internet browser was available for all people. The big revolution for computer invention was in 1990 because of the idea of connecting each computer together. Companies try hard to develop software programs to get benefits and that was what was done by the company called Microsoft which is owned by Bill Gates the richest man in the world. In addition, different programs have been available for people such as design programs for engineering; also it is used for advertisements. The computer size was changed gradually from big size to small size which is called the laptop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer

A computer is the first reference for all people to work in after 2000. They prepare their work and organize it by electronic files because it will never lose. Also, students do their research and solve the problems by the computer programs. In 2010 and especially in these days, the children also learn how to work on the computer by writing or playing some games. In the future, the improvement of the computer will never stop. In addition, some programs show how the computer will improve and it is unbelievable because it will make the life easier than now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer#History_of_computing

Finally, the computer is the most important invention ever because it helps us to organize our life easily.

References:

"Computer." Computer. 2006. Web. 18 May 2010.
http://en.wikipedia.org/

http://www.computerhistory.org/

http://www.hitmill.com/computers/computerhx1.html

Bugatti VS Porsche 911

Many people like to have a sport car that looks nice and has full options. There are several famous companies that produce cars such as, Bugatti, Porsche. The first similarity is that both cars are considered famous cars. Those two cars are ranked top cars and designed as fashionable cars. In this essay I am going to write about the similarities and differences between the Bugatti and the Porsche 911 Turbo.

The first similarity is that they are both German companies. The last similarity is that the both of them are at least a hundred years old.
The differences between these two cars are many. The first difference is the price; the Veyron costs at least $1.5M ( http://www.rsport.com ) while the 911 costs $500, 00 at most. Secondly the speed. The Veyron can reach 250mph while the 911 can only go 200mph maximum ( http://porsche.com ) . The third and last difference is the weight; the Veyron weighs 5000Ib while the 911 weighs 3750Ib ( http://en.wikipedia.org ) .

In conclusion I would like to end this essay with saying that the people who have money have to buy these cars because they are expensive cars. The people who don’t have money have to get loans to buy these cars.

References:
1. http://www.rsport.com
2. http://www.bugatti.com
3. http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron
4. http://porsche.com

Summary: Learning by Fun and Games

Summary

This article was written by Diana Hicks and Andrew Littlejohn in December 2009. It is about the ways for learning by fun and games. There are several ways for learning by fun and games and it is better because people can remember easily when they learn in that way.

Learning by fun is the easiest way to learn as the figures show. There are three popular ways teachers are using it to teach the children in the school. First, vocabulary game; teachers divide the class into 4-6 teams and give each team a letter to write as many sentences as they can in four minutes, the winner will have a point. Second, rhyming game; this game class needs four teams A, B, C and D. The teacher will choose two words to find the rhyme. For example, tea and chair, students will have four minutes to write down as many words as they can that rhyme with the word. When the time is up the teacher checks if there is any rhyme word are similar for tea or chair. For example tea and bee are similar. If there are similar answers they will get half a mark. Finally, miming is the funny game for learning; students acting something for others to guess what it is.

Those are the easiest ways to learn by fun and still there are a lot of other games.

Hicks, Diana, and Andrew Littlejohn. "Fun and Games." EL Teaching Tips 2009: 17. Print.



Main idea

The main idea is talking about learning by fun. Teachers are using these methods to teach their students easily.



Opinion

In my opinion, I tried to use these ways to learn and it was successful.

Design

Eccher, Clint. "Professional Web Design : Techniques and Templates (CSS and XHTML)." Student Resource Center - Gold. Course Technology, 2008. Web. 15 Mar. 2010.


Kellert, Stephen R. "Building for Life : Designing and Understanding the Human-Nature Connection." Student Resource Center - Gold. Island Press, 2005. Web. 15 Mar. 2010.


Clayton, Mike, and Alan Hashimoto. "Visual Design Fundamentals : A Digital Approach (3rd Edition)." Student Resource Center - Gold. Charles River Media / Cengage Learning, 2009. Web. 15 Mar. 2010.

Part 1 – Referencing Questions
Watch the podcast that is linked under Referencing Links on the LCES N100 webpage. Answer the following questions from the presentation.


1.What is plagiarism?

Copying other people's words and attributing them to yourself.


2.What must you do avoid plagiarizing?

Put the citations, including the author and page no.


3.What style of referencing is accepted at HCT?

MLA style.


4.What are the five types of information that are often included when referencing from various sources?

Author's name – Title – Place published – Publisher – Date published.


5.When creating a reference for a book what comes first?

Author`s name.


6.What is the second item of information in a magazine reference?

Title of article.


7.What is the last item of information in a magazine reference?

Page no.


8.What is the third item of information when referencing a website?

Name of website.


9.What is last item of information when referencing a website?

Web site address.


10.In the case of a database source, what is the third item of information?

Magazine name.


11.What comes before the URL in a database reference?

The date you accessed it.


12.Where is the bibliography?

At the end.


13.What is in the bibliography?

The list of all resources you accessed.


14.When giving the author’s name which part of the name do you put first?

Family name.


15.How do you order items in the bibliography?

Alphabetically.


16.Besides, quotations, where do you use an inline citation?

In reported speech.


17.What information goes in an inline citation?

Name – Date – page no.


18.Name one citation machine that can help you?

www.easybib.com


19.Besides your teacher, who can help you with referencing?

College librarian.


20.In Google type, ‘HCT plagiarism.’ Find the page which describes the consequences of plagiarism at HCT. State what this consequence is.

Immediate dismissal from HCT.

Summary ''Riches await as earth`s icy north melt''

Summary

This article was written by Doug Mellgren, 24 March 2007. It is about the riches that await as the Earth`s icy north melts in the Arctic. It is an uninhabited place; also it is like a desert with lack of food and water. In addition there are few kinds of animals and plants.

Countries are going to fight each other to occupy that place. It is full of oil, fish and diamonds. The U.S Geological Survey shows that 25% of the world`s oil is in the Arctic and it is undiscovered. Some European countries want to cross the Arctic to abbreviate the time of sailing to the east. In addition, a lot of countries such as Germany and Canada went there to see how the life is and they established some camping to settle and study the area. Also, a lot of companies are buying lands for their trades. In addition, some old reports show that it will take 100 years for the ice to melt but the new reports say it will take from 10 to 15 years because of global warming.

Although it is a hard place to live. The goods encourage the countries to race each other to be rich.

Main idea

The main idea is talking about the riches and goods in the Arctic. But it is a problem for the bigger countries which are located near the Arctic because they have to search for oil and diamonds to raise their income. In addition still 25% of world oil lies undiscovered there. So, it is the best reason to occupy that place.

Opinion

In my opinion, countries must cooperate together to study the Arctic area and to prepare that place to live there.