All Things Web 2.0

I must admit that I am inherently interested in all technologies that 1) help people communicate in new or better ways, and 2) work as discovery tools enabling individuals to take in knowledge they might not have come across otherwise.  However, when it comes to the mix of work life and web 2.0 technologies, I do have a few doubts.

While I have never Twittered (or is it Tweeted?) it seems that application is better suited to organizations rather than individuals (do I really care that Shaq had a Big Mac attack?  I'd much rather read a Tweet that tells me the Internet is down at work, so I get to spend some time cleaning my office...).  Likewise, I do not see that holding meetings in Second Life is really beneficial; but using Moodle today for the orientation was great.  That is one tool I know I'd love to use for working with distance students.

One thing I know for sure, I can't judge the tool to be worthwhile or worthless until I either do some research or work hands-on, which is why I'm so excited about this class.  I have blogged before, but never Twittered. I've started using Delicious years ago, back when it was del.icio.us, but have never created a podcast (though I've listened to lots).  I like deadlines and assignments, because that means I'll actually do it, but I think I am most looking forward to Potluck week and finding out what everyone else uses & likes.

APA 6th Edition in Microsoft Word 2007

Ever wonder how to format your paper by APA 6th edition requirements in Microsoft Word 2007?  Do you have ten minutes?

This video, posted to YouTube by peakdavid, shows you step-by-step how to set your paper up:

• Margins
• Title Page - including the Running Head and Page Numbers
  
• Hanging Indents for the Reference Page
• Headers
• And More!

The video takes nearly 10 minutes to view, but if you've ever points counted off for incorrect APA requirements, or you don't want to spend 20 minutes just figuring out how to make Word do hanging indents, this video is well worth you time!

Watch this video now.

All health sciences programs at UNC - EXCEPT Dietetics - use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for a style guide. Don't forget to check out the LibGuide for APA @ http://libguides.unco.edu/apa.  If your professor is still requiring the 5th edition, check out this LibGuide http://libguides.unco.edu/apa5th.  And, of course, we have copies of both the 5th edition and the 6th edition and both Michener and Music Libraries.