It is difficult to use an image taken from the Internet because images may be copyrighted. To be able to freely use an image taken from the Internet, the image's license or copyright must permit public reuse or be considered in the public domain. To avoid infringing on a copyright, one should specify the source of the image and the copyright information. The photographer or provider of the image should be attributed. Because the page where the photo will be used is being published, it is best to receive permission for using a copyrighted image.

Photographs can be used freely and without citation when taken from a copyright-free archive of photos. Many websites providing these photos exist, including Stock Exchange Photos. These photos fall under the public domain and can be used by anyone.

Time Person of the Year Article

I think the selection of "you" as Time's person of the year is a great choice for 2006. Web 2.0 has allowed the people in our society, people who would otherwise go unnoticed, to work together and pool their imaginations, views, and creativity. Contributors to the online web revolution have formed a community that produces new concepts and innovations. Instead of revolving around the individual, Web 2.0 has opened up a new form of communication, resulting in collaboration and the combining of people's talents and ideas. Together, the concepts produced through the Internet revolution rival those ideas being produced by large corporations. For once, the people in our society have found a way to make their opinions heard on any topic, no matter how important.

Web 2.0 has expanded our society's form of communication and has allowed individuals to express themselves like never before. The article I read about Web 2.0 was called "Children of the Web." It discussed the impact of Web 2.0 on society's youth, including how children are learning to communicate and express themselves through the Internet. Through accessing the web, children learn how to research and gain knowledge, and are able to find information on any topic that interests them. These children will grow up to produce an evolving society of collaboration and communication centered around technology.

Web 2.0 appears to be leading society towards unification through this new means of communication. Ideas are being integrated and developed by individuals who can make their voices heard, no matter their societal status. The future, thanks to Web 2.0, promises a society where the opinions and values of individuals are heard and taken into consideration.

Nicole Heroux

Experience With Microsoft Word

My experience with Microsoft Word includes writing essays and research papers throughout my high school career. Occasionally I inserted pictures into these documents, but mostly my work in Word was text-based. I have also written resumes in Word. After reviewing the chapters in the book, I feel the need to review formatting documents in Microsoft Word. Helpful review would include instruction on making headers and footnotes, manipulating graphics, and citing sources.