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  Using Internet as a Research Tool

Topic 3 Ethics and Internet

Impact    Copyright    Privacy    Security  Etiquette  Human Behaviors

Human behaviour
* Source : Clarke, R. Net-etiquette mini case studies of dysfunctional human behaviour on the net.

  • Accidentally (unintentionally)
    • Information overload
      • Different types of resourcesWebsites are being created all the time
      • Problem with information management
    • Rumours and misinformation
      • Inaccurate informationNo basis
      • Accidental (unintentional)
    • Persistence
      • Prolong discussion
    • Inadequate care
      • Careless in data/information
      • No checks
    • Spidering
      • Search engines may have identified sites as useful

  • Socially aggressive
    • Intentional misinformation
      • Missing out the important data/information
    • Flaming
      • Sending an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message Intentional defamation
    • Harassment
    • Incitement
      • Instigate
    • Impersonation
      • Pretending to be someone else
    • Surveillance
      • Watching users

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