Have you every wish that something would end? I would have to say that sometimes I wish this term would end. I don't know if it is going back to work, school and getting ready for the Christmas season. Maybe I will get back on track and get things together.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

It is beginning to look like Christmas and we are getting busy with school, work, church and my son's band concert. Tonight was a great night as we attended my son's beginning band concert. It is hard to believe that he has been practice for 12 weeks. WOW!

I am so far behind and got to get ready and finish my government paper. This has been a busy week. Where did time go?

Chat later!

It's Saturday morning, a time I usually enjoy but this term it is a time I have now dedicated to working on my school work. This term is really been tough for me. My least favorite class has a better grade then the class I like the most. Go figure! Got to stop blogging and get back to my work.

Why we should cite our reference.

Based upon your reading on plagiarism, why do you think we need to cite our sources?
• What would you do if someone used something you created without giving you credit?
• Consider some of the real-world plagiarism issues you have learned of that include professionals. How should those issues be handled?
• Does the Internet blur the lines of “legally owned”? Consider sites like YouTube and Wikipedia.

First I believe we need to cite our sources because someone has worked hard on their own work and they deserve the credit for their labors. Also, not citing a reference is the same as stilling something from the original author(s). If I had a publication that I had created I would contact the person and ask them to cite my work. Then I would contact the person they sent the work too and let them know that someone has plagiarized my material. As for real-world plagiarism, I am not aware of any plagiarism issues but if I had I would first go to the person doing the plagiarizing and let them know that it is work to take credit from something that is not their own, just incase they were not aware of such professional courtesy. When it comes to blurring legally owned before last semester I was not aware that Wikipedia was some ones interpretation not a reliable source. I never think about YouTube except for a trying to find funny videos or how to videos. So I think that we have to be aware of the references we use to make sure that we are not plagiarizing.

Finally! I have completed my work for my classes. Again, this has been one of my most challenging term. Not to say that I have not enjoyed the courses but it has kept me on the move. I guess I need to go back to my check list and priority list so I can complete my work on time.

ON LINE CLASSES

As one of our blogs we should discuss what do we like about on-line classes. One thing that I have discovered is you have to be consistent and dedicated because you are not being forced to attend classes, unlike the on campus classes. I like the ability to set my class schedule around my work and family. I will miss taking all my classes on-line after this semester because I will be attending the local university to finish my degree in education.

Got to go and finish my class work. The holiday week-end putting me behind on my work.

Thanksgiving Day

Today is a day to give thanks for all of the wonderful things we are given. Sometimes we get caught up with the materials items but did you know that if you make $38,000 a year you are rich! You are among 98% of the wealthiest people in the world. Something to really be thankful for.

I am thankful for family. Today and this Thanksgiving I am spending it with family in the hills of the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. A wonderful week-end at Big Cedar Lodge.

Check back for more this week-end.

Today I am tired of thinking! Do you ever get this way? Currently, I am writing a paper for my Government class and can't figure out why it is important to determine which party I am suppose to align myself. Maybe I am missing something?

Getting Ready for Christmas

Got the decorations and tree out of the attic today and started decorating the house. Tomorrow we will tackle the outside of the house. I love Christmas the what it really means to me.

Today was a busy day. We are still trying to purchase a new car and fighting with the dealer on my trade. Tomorrow I will get a new car no matter how long or how far I drive to complete this deal.

Taking to get caught up on my assignments before going back to work tommorrow. I've found that early a.m. and in the evening is the only time when you have a family. Wish me luck, maybe the car drama will be over and signed on the dotted line.

Today was a very busy day. My family spent the day at the local Barnes & Noble for my son's service project. He hung out with his friends and wrapped Christmas presents and read to the children books about Thanksgiving. Over the past three days I have been fighting with one of the local car dealers trying to purchase a new car before we go on Thanksgiving vacation. I found a job I don't want to experience.