Posted 2:56 PM by Melissa
im just writing this blog post so that i can delete another post. see ya later.
I'm trying again.

Posted 12:21 PM by Melissa
Reading Richard Staub's article on revising, there are so many points that he made that are so true. Whenever I was given a revision assignment in previous classes I always tried to drop a few comments, nothing to harsh, and correct grammar.

He best explains it in the beginning when he says "Just keep it simple. Read it quickly amd mark whatever you see." That is just the method that many students use when having to complete a task such as that.

Top 5 when responding to other people's writing
1) Be clear about your comments.
Don't just write a comment, make sure the writer can understand what you are saying to help their paper.
2) Don't place such a big emphasis on spelling and punctutaion.
Many times we circle a mispelled word and that's all we do and call it revising. Focus more on the content instead of the minor details.
3) Be honest but not hurtful.
You need to be honest when commenting so that the writer can know which direction to head their paper in. Don't be cruel you want to give constructive criticism. Try to encourage while you criticize.
4) Read thoroughly.
Rushing through someone's work will affect your idea of the paper and then affect the comments that need or may not be needed to make.
5) Focus on what the writer's needs.
Usually the writer also has concerns about something specific in the writing . When they address those points to you, the reviser, try to pay attention to them and give them help in that area.

My top 5 list
Here are some questions to consider when reading my drafts.
1) Is my writing clear? Can it be understood without me having to explain it to you? Can the paper stand alone?
2) Do you feel this paper would be helpful to someone who knew nothing about the topic?
3) Am I citing enough? Am I doing it correctly?
4) Does the paper flow? Is it like a maze trying to follow the writing? Do my ideas flow?
5) What do you think is missing? Any comments that you have to better my paper are more than welcome! :-)

Posted 11:07 PM by Melissa
In Gale Group, Inc. Business and Industry Client Server News once again AOL's Enterprise AIM Services is trying to make its way into corporate businesses. "It provides enhanced manageabliltiy and security," which is comforting to large and small corporations alike.

"Enterprise AIM Services pairs the functionality that the AOL Instant Messenger software uses so consumers can see when their contacts are online and communicate with them in real-time, with an Enterprise Gateway... " This provides them with the exact control that companies want over instant messaging.

It seems that AOL is willing to get their business into the real business. Because of this new technology that has to be implemented before instant messaging can get the go ahead in the business arena, it[IM] does not take the place of what we use the telephone for.

In businesses they are extremely reluctant to use IM in its present state. "Since its inception in May 1997, AIM has become one of the most popular interactive services on the web."

With all the changes to fit corporations "of all sizes", AOL's Enterprise AIM will soon be in place to take many jobs of the telephone.

Posted 8:36 PM by Melissa
Thanks to Charlie, I have another source of research for my paper.
Teenage Live Online: The Rise of the Instant Message Generation and Internet's Impact on Friendships and Family Relationships.

Since I'm talking about IM and email in the business world as well as in one's personal life this is a great article. As we all know IM has become like the next form of communication, especially to teenagers.

"For most online teens, instant message has not replaced the telephone as the principle communication tools with their friends.But a fifth of online teens...say that IM is the main way they deal with friends."

I can kind of agree with this because if it has replaced the phone then I would never use the phone, cell and home. Now that I think about it everywhere I turn someone is on their cell phone, which means that the phone age isn't going anywhere.

IM is though "a main way" of dealing with friends. It seems like when you call someone on the phone, there must be a reason for doing so, but you can just send a "hello" through IM. It's much more informal than the telephone. There are some friends that I talk to everyday on IM, but I would never call them up just to talk to them everyday.

IM is one of the things we do when multitasking. You can be talking to your friends, typing a paper and playing online Family Fued all at the same time. Its hard to be doing all of this while bending your head to hold the telephone.

The article also goes on to talk about how teenagers use IM. They use it to talk to teachers and classmates about school work. Teenagers have used IM to play jokes on their friends, to start or end a relationship, and to just keep in touch. It also says how teenagers give out their screen names instead of their phone numbers. Even if it doesn't completely replace the telephone, it sure makes life easier.

Posted 4:37 PM by Melissa
This article makes it definite that AOL instant messenger is ready for use in the work field. I found it while searching the university's database. AOL Instant Messaging Service Finally Hits.(Enterprise Instant Messaging ).

Now that AOL business instant message service is ready, I am still wondering if businesses are going to welcome it. "Companies looking to add instant messaging to their enterprise communications or gain control of the unofficial use of IM in their organizations got a powerful new option last week when America Online Inc. released its long-awaited enterprise IM service."

It seems that if welcomed the service will definitely take the place of what the telephone was used for at one point. Of course the telephone will not be given up indefintely but multiple communication can take place via Instant Messaging.

It seems that with this software businesses will at least listen to the idea of IM at work. It's understandable how they fear confidential information can escape them by use of the instant messenger.

AOL and MSN seem to be doing everything possible to get their product into America's businesses. By doing so, businesses will eventually use the product but not just yet.