Reading Project, Unit 3

 

1. "Internet Psychology": This website lists several links about e-mail communication.  Read especially "The Basic Psychological Features of E-Mail Communication," "Cross-Cultural E-mail in a Nutshell,"" Dual Relationships and E-mail," and "The Dynamics of an E-mail Message."

 
2. "Cellular Phone Antennas and Human Health":   This site, prepared by John Moulder, provides answers to FAQs about the effect of cellular phone transmission on human body.

 
3. "Symptoms of Internet Addiction": This website lists many links with information about Internet Addiction.

 
4. "Apprehending The Computer Hacker: The Collection and Use of Evidence":  Computer hacking is widespread. This report written by Stanley H. Kremen describes what a computer hacker is, what the real threat from hackers is, and it also includes some case studies.

 
5. "Computer Games, Violent Games & Game Addiction": The violence theme of the computer games and its effect on children are discussed. Some addiction signs are given for parents to watch out for. "UCB Parents Advice about Teenagers Computer Use":  Advice and recommendations are from the UCB Parents mailing list. This page is prepared by the UC Berkeley Parents Network.

 

Other Links

• "Internet Can Be As Addicting As Alcohol, Drugs And Gambling, Says New Research."

• "Is TV addiction and can the addiction be treated?"

• "Working from Home: Is It for You? Are SOHOs the Right Option?":  The business editor of Lan, Dilnavaz Shroff gives tips on how telecommuting can change one's life and career.

• "Online Job Searching: Fad or Trend?": Rebecca Smith gives a brief discussion on the new trend of job searching online.

 
• "The Facts about Computer "E-mail Viruses":   The author Eric Gerlitz says "There is *NO* such thing as an E-mail text virus!! "  Is it true?  Read and find the answer.