Research Log Entry

1. Is Mobile Email Addiction Overlooked?
From: ACM Digital Library
http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1735237

     This source provides an interesting perspective of the addictive qualities of a simple use of technology. This scholarly articles explores the depths of addiction forming habits associated with the extensive use of a technology; in this case, cellular phones with email capabilities are evaluated for their potential as an addiction-forming device. This source may useful in exploring the prevalence of technology addiction in the United States, more specifically within America's youth.

2. Internet addiction: A handbook and guide to evaluation and treatment.  

From: Google books

 

     This book targets the advent of the internet and how its role has shaped society through its extensive capabilities. Broaches a multitude of internet vices such as gaming, gambling, shopping, and pornography. Also includes sections on treatment, prevention and adolescent internet addiction. The source will prove useful in identifying the risks and prevalence of technology dependence amongst young adults. 

3. "Student 'addiction to technology similar to 'drug cravings', study finds" 
From: The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8436831/Student-addiction-to-technology-similar-to-drug-cravings-study-finds.html
      
     This article reports that science has found technology addiction to be akin to drug addiction in that users experience withdraw-like symptoms. Aside from that, some users experience confusion in the absence of their devices. I would have to look into the credibility of the research involved, it is an interesting find that may or may not be as prevalent as one might believe. A source such as this would help develop the effect of technology physically on people rather than in a societal scope.

Acedemic Integrity Pledge

As one bridges the gap between high school and college, the standards for academic achievement are no doubt of a higher caliber as compared to previous work. In a highly academic environment, it is important to take the furthering of one’s education seriously and with great pride. Plagiarism at a college level damages not only the individual’s academic reputation but also that of the university and its many students. Not properly citing the use of another’s words, thoughts, ideas or any published work discredits the hard work that others have put forth to achieve. Taking this information without giving due credit, either consciously or unconsciously, is an extremely serious violation that undermines the principles of higher education, morality, and life success.

Although we’re filled with the cliché moral that “Winners never cheat and cheaters never win” from a young age, many still fail to understand the gravity of cheating in some instances. Academic dishonesty only serves to disadvantage the individual with regard to the high standard of knowledge expected out of collegiate studies. The certification in an area of study loses merit if one in not properly equipped with the knowledge that the degree demands. In certain fields, lack of knowledge can in extreme cases result in fatal errors that would otherwise be preventable with the knowledge necessary to your specialty.

I personally seek to accept the rigors of collegiate level work and the challenges it provides for the sake of furthering my education so that I later pursue my goals with the proper knowledge and integrity that is expected. As such, I will not share my work nor accept the work of others as my own because it undermines the full extent of my own ability. If I seek to truly succeed in my life’s endeavors, I will strive to uphold the principles of academic integrity.