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Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by jmaine: 1:17am On Jan 30, 2012 |
some people no dey like take sincere correction sha . |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by gameaddict(m): 1:30am On Jan 30, 2012 |
@shy_one: Your comments continually depict you as an old fashioned learner. First, your professor does not know everything. Professors can be as ignorant as the rest of us when it comes to certain things. In fact, millions can be wrong. Just read your history. Even Newton was wrong sometimes, not to talk of the religious hypocritic scientist killing masses of ancient times. Secondly, I've edited certain articles here and there on wikipedia. A single team cannot do it all, that is one of the beauty and complexity of knowledge gathering and updating. It requires worldwide effort. Thirdly, the more you say 'wikipedia doesn't know' and things like that, the more I find you amusing. Maybe you should wait till wolfram alpha gets smarter or skynet unleashes something on mankind. Fourthly, when one is told he/she is ignorant and still refuses to learn, such can also be classified as stupidity. Using wikipedia does not make you stupid. Using google does not make you stupid. These are tools that when used in the right way, can actually enhance productivity and improve knowledge. Maybe if you take time to understand the world around you, you'll see a little bit clearer. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by ShyOne(f): 2:05am On Jan 30, 2012 |
It is not my job to edit wikipedia. I am also not an authority figure on vast topics, I would never present myself as a figure of authority to update any topic on Wikipedia. Many innocent students ignorantly use Wikipedia, brag about it and reference it in papers that affect their grade point average. Too many professors forbid their students in 2012 from using Wikipedia. It is ignorance not TO DO TRUE RESEARCH that isn't internet based. Many students such as yourself refuse to put in the time to properly research and do the work that is required of them. I run my own business, Ignorant, I am very far from, St.pid. doesn't know my name. I am definitely not an old learner as I CURRENTLY work with students who are working on their Law Degree from Law Schools and WORK with Masters Students working on Masters Degrees in IT and in Business Management from great universities. None of them rely on, or use Wikipedia and they also have professional positions at major corporations. Wikipedia is what it is. A site that has general information on too many topics to mention. Most of the information hasn't been validated that is why using it to rely on for academic purposes is quite foolish, they haven't housed the correct information even on your own country, Nigeria. I do understand Kobo's use as a tool to look for additional tools. I only suggested more indepth tools such as academic journals which are online and are already validated in the academic world. I work with serious students who are beyond their Bachelor Degrees. They would not use Wikipedia as they have other alternatives and other options. Wikipedia is seen to them as very surface and remedial compared to the deeper research levels they reside upon as they are working on their thesis Masters and Doctoral. Be aware of who you speak to when you speak as ignorance and I don't and have never occupied the same space. If you want to use Wikipedia as a tool, using it as a tool for studies or academic or classroom use is like using the wrong tool for the wrong purpose such as using a garden hoe as a spatula to flip a burger. Use Wikipedia as a "fun information tool." Never expose your grade point average to Wikipedia, that is st.up.idity at its finest. And if you insist on using it, make sure you have other credible sources you cite and you aren't relying on Wikipedia. Which makes no sense to me, because if I have to cite other sources besides Wikipedia, why would I waste time using it, when there are other sites that I can access just as fast and just at direct through the student portal at your local College Campus that is connected to all of the libraries that are online? Earlier, the poster asked that we depart from this debate on this thread. This is my last post. I stand firm on what I have said and my opinion remains and will remain the same in regards to Wikipedia. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by cfours: 2:36am On Jan 30, 2012 |
@shy-one, this is not a classroom. There is nothing wrong with quoting wikipedia on a forum. Also, plenty of students use it despite your belief. The key is to cite the reference at the bottom of the wikipedia page rather than wikipedia itself. in fact, wikipedia is much more reliable than the blog quoted in the original post claiming Michelle Obama has 22 aides. no one on this thread has any factual information concerning the number of Ms. Obama's aides. we are relying on a random right-wing blogger's opinion. isn't that funny? |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by klas(m): 3:09am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Funkymallam: Small boy. It is you that is dreaming. Wake up and check check this 133 aides http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Politics/5678614-146/story.csp The situation in other climes You may also read this https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-609722.0.html |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by gameaddict(m): 3:25am On Jan 30, 2012 |
@shy_one: Funny, so if a student puts wikipedia as a source, u'll fail him because of your opinions of it rather than the fact that the student has failed to reference the original or root source. Very very funny. I'll also fail you as a marker then. People who quote wikipedia should not fail because wikipedia is wrong but because wikipedia doesn't own ideas. Ideas with correct attribution given is what should be used and built upon by students rather than plain copying and pasting. I use wikipedia not only as a lecture note supplement but also as a resource for new ideas and information amongst other things. I believe it is lack of knowledge about wikipedia and plain bias or fear that misleads certain people as to its usefulness and validity. Learn what it can do, what it can't, use it wisely and you'll come to appreciate it. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Chimex30(m): 5:15am On Jan 30, 2012 |
I wonder what this comparison means.At least Michell Obama speaks good English than Patience Jonathan. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by donclemo(m): 6:56am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Stop Comparing US and Naija there is nothing to Compare instead compare with Ghana, Togo , etc . if u try am again i go vex oh and fbi go close nairaland oh |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by donclemo(m): 6:59am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Chimex30:At least Patience Jonathan speaks good ijaw language than Michell Obama |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by donclemo(m): 7:00am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Chimex30:At least Patience Jonathan speaks good ijaw language than Michell Obama |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by iykak47: 7:37am On Jan 30, 2012 |
donclemo:Gbam. Anyone who doesn't understand madam Patience should find a translator, abeg Patience no be Patrick Obahiagbon, wetin self na big big grammar we go chop. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Funkymallam(m): 9:15am On Jan 30, 2012 |
klas: Here u go again old man. We r talking of current figures and u r quoting last administration. Even @ that, that number comprises d aides to d president, Vp and d first lady. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by jmaine: 9:29am On Jan 30, 2012 |
gameaddict: You need to quit arguing needlessly . . . .in the academia . .quoting wikipedia as source is sacrilegious . . . . google is the information capital of the world . . .but not all information found on google are authentic . . wonder why we always love to argue against plain facts . . . |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Nobody: 10:21am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Gameaddict, you really need to drop the pad, turn off the console and do some research. Shy-one has told you and your ilk whatsup. You don't have to agree but ignore it at your peril. Quoting, referencing and/or citing wikipedia is not the way to go especially in academia. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by gameaddict(m): 10:38am On Jan 30, 2012 |
Can't u people read? The problem with citing wikipedia academically is that wikipedia is not usually a source. People's work are referenced by wikipedia and these people and their works are what should be referenced. Referencing is partly about giving correct credit. Read my last post and think b4 u post abeg. You people seem like you have TLDNR syndrome. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by MrInfo1(m): 11:46am On Jan 30, 2012 |
kingoflag: mehn i'm tired of this country |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by santa101: 12:51pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
Gej needs those aides to avoid being stoned like the australian pm, lol |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by gameaddict(m): 12:58pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
@jmaine: throwing phrases like 'google is the information capital' and saying' information on google are inaccurate' make you sound stupid. Maybe you should learn about the internet and google before you post nonsensical comments. Google and other search engines neither give you correct information nor 'know' it(although this is changing as technology advances).In simple terms, they are aimed at helping you find the info you need by supplying accurate links to sites that have content and context that best match your search phrase. I'll refer you to wikipedia as a starting point for finding out how search engines work and how they try to 'link' you to the best info rather than 'giving' you the info. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Kobojunkie: 1:44pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
Should you use or cite Wikipedia as a source for an academic paper? The answer depends on your research topic. Wikipedia may be useful as a primary source on popular culture, or for subjects that have not been addressed in the scholarly literature. http://library.williams.edu/citing/wikipedia.php The words "according to Wikipedia" occasionally appear in newspapers. Some editors' thoughts on newsroom Wikipedia use: http://www.ajr.org/article.asp?id=4462 I guess citing WikiPedia as a source is not FORBIDDEN by all as so many on here pretend it is. I particularly love this advice from an Associate Professor at University of Michigan http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sdcamp/ AND A NOTE ON CITING (OR NOT CITING) WIKIPEDIA : Great article I found on NYTimes about the United States Court of Federal Claims Courts Turn to Wikipedia, Selectively A must read on our courts and Wikipedia . . . . WIKIPEDIA IN COURT: WHEN AND HOW CITING WIKIPEDIA AND OTHER CONSENSUS WEBSITES IS APPROPRIATE |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Kobojunkie: 1:52pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
Even the NY Times cites Wikipedia. I guess the people there didn't get the memo that it was SACRILEGIOUS to do so . . . http://www.mediaite.com/print/a-new-york-times-first-wikipedia-cited-as-a-news-source/ The New York Times Magazine this weekend features a profile about three generations of the comedic Elliott family. But one aspect of the writing of the story seems a bit funny : |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Kobojunkie: 1:55pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
Wow . . . . quite a lot of sources we go to for our news cite Wikipedia as a source . . . . must have missed the memo on wikipedia citing being sacrilegious, and all that. Wikipedia in the Newsroom This is a good one on the University of Nevada Library Cite giving users information on how to cite Wikipedia and how to make Wikipedia generate the citation for you automatically The end of all this -- well, I personally don't cite Wikipedia sources since I don't need to, but using Wikipedia is not banned by everyone as some will make us believe. And citing it in the end is not sacrilegious as there are organizations, schools, courts that allow it. These rules are mostly left to individuals, professors, organizations, etc to make for themselves. I guess there is NO GENERAL RULE on this |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Kobojunkie: 3:04pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
great advice from, you guessed it, wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Academic_use |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by ONESS: 3:47pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
When will we stop the sarcacism and appreciate what we have and seek ways of making it much better for our comfort. Nawah oooo Nigeria people! |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Funkymallam(m): 4:05pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
They have hijacked my thread? Am angry wit kobo n co. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Demdem(m): 4:17pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
What useless thread? Comparing what ought not to be compared. abegii, lets learn more about wikipedia jare. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by gameaddict(m): 4:57pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
@kobojunkie: thanks for that wikipedia link on academic usage. Maybe now, some people can actually read and know what they are doing wrong. They can also choose to ignore because their professors think everything on wikipedia is unreliable. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Fhemmmy: 5:53pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
ONESS: 1. What is that thing that we have? 2. What in what we have do we appreciate? 3. How do we make anything to our comfort? |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Chidiansel: 6:53pm On Jan 30, 2012 |
And what has GEJ achieved with d bloated self seeking aides he surrounded himself wit. Some are performing duplicating and conflicting roles .While some are assigned to meaningless portfolio wit ludicrous nomenclature,mostly cronies or those appointed to appease some undesirable elements.Chop i chop type of govt.Which cabals are worst than those.Let them continue to decieve themselves.Evry seed one plants,dat he shall reap |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by getukudo(m): 3:06pm On Jan 31, 2012 |
I still don't understand why the essence of the comparability is for? And also can the poster give us links of how much the aides of Michelle Obama earn and their roles in the administration. Thanks |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by Kobojunkie: 5:47pm On Jan 31, 2012 |
Funny, thing. This is a reference included in one of our class notes by the class professor . . . . imagine that A very detailed discussion can be found here: http://www.yorku.ca/mack/phd.html and wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitts's_law I guess this dude didn't get the memo on wikipedia being sacrilegious. |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by blackcypha(m): 1:38am On Feb 02, 2012 |
Re: Michelle Obama's 22 Aides Vs Gej 24 Aides. by babyboy3(m): 9:35am On Feb 02, 2012 |
What strategic or pivotal role does Michelle play that Patience doesn't? This is the point that the rubber meets the tarmac!! O Gosh!!!! did someone just ask that Question, Before Barack became the president she was earning more than her husband, she attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School , Please kill my curiosity and tell me shich school Mrs U-M-B-L-E-L-A attended, |
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