So on Monday the 30th, we got to
hear a lecture about using the databases in ICU, from Ms.
Tonegawa. This time, she gave us an opportunity to be in groups and a mission to
complete. My group used the Gale Virtual Reference Library, which seemed very
handy. It gave clear definitions of “hate speech” with much variety of sources.
Including other three databases that were introduced by other groups looked
very useful as well. I really appreciate the fact that they only show the reliable
sources and the citation all set for us to see. Plus, as Dan said, some of these files
can be saved on Zotera. Amazing. LexisNexis really caught my attention because
it had many ways to sort out which newspapers we want to search such as by
dates, name of company, etc.. (thus, it was the one Mizuki introduced me before!)
I will make sure to have a good use of these useful databases in the next four
years. I hope Ms. Tonegawa will share us other handy databases again! (well
maybe I need to search out from myself...)
Speaking of “Hate Speech,” what did you
guys think about this topic? Personally, I think it is nonsense. It is said that, Prime Minister Mr. Abe will or he MUST do something
before the Tokyo Olympic in 2020. Even a 14 year old Japanese girl at Osaka took
action by posting posters that says “No Hate, Share Love.” As a Japanese
citizen I thought I need to rethink over about this topic, due to the fact that
we are learning race, gender, and ethnicity this term.
Thank you for reading. Have a great week ya'll!
Hello and otsukare with our CWTs! I also thought zotero is such an amazing tool! we can just collect our sources there and that is just so cool.
返信削除About the hate speech, I also think it is nonsense. it is so unfair to insult the innocent people living in Japan just because they have different nationality. They have nothing to do with political stuff and how do people participating hate speech know about other's life right? I hope hate speech will fade in a peaceful way.
Hi Yuko. I wondered if someone would let us know other handy tools as well. But, on second thought, this is such class in fact. Every Monday, we become better users of those tools. That sounds great, isn't it?? I agree with you that Mr Abe must do something to improve the situation before 2020 Olympics. We Japan have to be responsible for upcoming and ongoing problems for we are hosting international events. You raised my awareness of it. Thank you!
返信削除Hello, Yuko. Thank you for you comment on my blog. I'll comment on yours too. When I read your writing, I always think that you are really good at good. Its construction is good and the sentences are well organized. I will follow you.
返信削除We Japanese have a right to freedom of speech, however, it does't mean that we are allowed to discriminate other. I can't understand why the hate speech exists in Japan.