Welcome to Study Hall! The Internet can be a great resource as long as you know how to use it. Here you will find tips for effective web research to help you get the most out of the Internet.
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Maya
Cyber Defender & Databank Supervisor
Because of her unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Maya started out as a librarian. While she loved her job, she wanted to do more to help protect people.
Since Cyber Villains such as Ms. Information and Elvirus can corrupt websites and the information on them, Maya teaches people to protect themselves by using caution when visiting websites and avoiding sites that are not trustworthy.
Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime
- Chinese Proverb
Anything chocolate
Interests:Browsing bookstores, baking
April 30 2008
Splitting Nils' Team
The majority of my simulations showed me how weak the bond between the Cyber Villains really is. With a slight push, the Cyber Villains will stop working as a team. This is the main goal of our current set of tactics. We can't face the combined might of Nils and his Cyber Villains, but separated we can beat them.
posted by Maya
topic: Miscellaneous
April 22 2008
Finding Reliable Sites: How rich is the Information?
After you've found a site that looks like it addresses the topic you are searching, you need to decide if the information is good enough for your report. You need to compare the site's information with all your other research to determine if it's useful and if it's valid.
Check to see that the author is credible. For tips on this, you can read my post Finding Reliable Sites: Who wrote this? Also check that the information is accurate and well-researched by comparing it to your other research and looking for the author's cited sources or bibliography. The richest information demonstrates that the author did extensive background research and is a very credible source, like an expert in your topic.
You also want to make sure that the information isn't fake or stolen. If you find a legitimate article from a reputable journal or other publication, it should be accompanied by a copyright statement.
posted by Maya
topic: Finding Reliable Sites
April 21 2008
Researching Tactics
One way I thought to be useful is to perform simulations on possible outcomes of the battles. Basically, I'm testing our tactics based on the information we've gathered. The tactics that work the best I bring to Commander Omni. Some of those tactics are already in use as we try to lure Nils into attacking us prematurely.
posted by Maya
topic: Miscellaneous
April 15 2008
How to Help Best?
I'm not the strongest of Cyber Defenders nor the cleverest. Most of what I do is administrative. I organize files and data, so that other people can find what they need. I wasn't able to do much of anything when the previous Cyber Villains attacked. I want to do more now. But the only thing I can think of is my Master Hacker database. I have to remember the bravery of Alan, Jax and Sparky and make sure none of their information goes to waste.
posted by Maya
topic: Miscellaneous
April 8 2008
Research Tip: Web Directories
You can use a Web directory when you want to search for Web sites by category. Web directories list links to sites according to what type of site they are and what kind of content is on the site. Sites can usually be listed only in one or two categories. Some examples of categories are Shopping sites, History sites, Science sites, Entertainment sites, and News sites.
Unlike a crawler-based search engine, which automatically includes sites in their list based on their content, most Web directories require someone to submit a description of a Web site for the site to be included in their list. When you search the Directory, it looks for matches in the submitted description rather than in the site's content.
posted by Maya
topic: Research Tips
April 7 2008
Master Hacker Database
I've been putting the information we've gathered about Ex-Commander Nils and his forces into a database for all the cadets and faculty to access. Alan's crisis made me realize I need to be doing more to protect the cadets. And the best way I know how to protect someone is through knowledge.
If you know anything about Ex-Commander Nils, the Master Hacker, and his merry band of Cyber Villains, stop by the Databank and I'll add it to the database. Even the smallest things are important. It could be the difference between getting Nils behind bars again and letting him go free.