Inconvenience, Hassle, or Lazy

The question was posed to my class previously, "When doing research for a class would you rather go to a library and find resources or just get on the internet?" My professor allowed us to respond and about 75% of the class said get on the internet. I personally was one of the individuals who could not give a direct answer. I told my professor my first choice would be the library, my second choice would be to utilize the internet. However, I posed the argument that the library does not always have the resources available to use right away or sometimes at all. Meanwhile, the internet has a plethora of resources, the only downside to this is knowing what is credible and what isn't.

In my opinion, majority of the class was looking at the amount of time it takes to research in the library. Sometimes going to the library can be a hassle as well a time consuming. Most people want to just find what they're looking for and be done already. I don't disagree with that ideology, but I don't like using the internet for everything. I have a problem with sitting in front of a computer for a long time. Plus, being able to read a book or information physically gives me a more calm feeling. Why this is? I don't know. I have always been a reader and someone who likes to do things on my own.

I also feel the internet is too easy and has flaws too. I believe when someone is researching on the internet that process is suppose to take time as well. My professor said that my generation of students are just plain lazy. He said if we have take the easy way out all the time then no hard work is ever being and thus, the goal is not satisfactory and neither is the appreciation. While I don't totally disagree, I do think that utilizing the internet as a resource isn't all about laziness. Some might use it for the convenient aspect of not having to manually find books or other resources for research. Nonetheless, others might be more comfortable with the internet because that's what they're accustom to and they can use it to their fullest potential. In return, it isn't always a bad thing because there is so much out there on the internet to be used, searched for, and observed.

Writing and Technology

I performed research on a paper I wrote for my Language and Culture class. In the midst of my research, I ran across something very interesting as it related to technology. More and more teachers and professors are having problems with students writing in "IM" and "text message talk." They are complaining that the language used in the papers and/or in assignments are abbreviations, misspelled words, numbers, and symbols. All of this is unacceptable when taking into consideration the form of writing as well as the the level of writing in which the standard is expected to be correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, etc. This is an example of how technology is affecting how we perform various tasks throughout our day. Along with that example, the argument that technology is dumbing us down could be posed and strongly justified. Meanwhile, I do agree with the that point of view, but I also disagree to a certain extent. I feel code switching is necessary when looking at issues such as this. It is also my opinion, having the ability to execute the act of code switching constantly and precisely, will aid in preventing stupidity or in making such mistakes that could lead to bad habits.

Position on the Digital Age

I am interested in discussing the fact that individuals have studied and make the argument that the Digital Age is dumbing us down and making us stupid. Meanwhile, there are others who strongly disagree. There are advantages and disadvantages to the digital world. The opinion on the population becoming dumber and vise versa I feel depends on the generation and the personal experiences of the indvidual.