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Is 2013 the year of privacy?

Facebook wants you back. The worlds largest social network understands that it’s novelty is fading. Recent statistics show that the percentage of teens who rank Facebook as the number one most important social network has shrunk dramatically in the past year.  The theories behind this are many. Are teens sick of using their parents social […]

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How to build your personal brand online

A pleasant demeanour, professional attire, and a conventional paper resume are no longer the cardinal pillars of a good first impression. With the ever-increasing ubiquity of social media and digital communications, maintaining a positive brand online is equally as important as managing your reputation offline. From Facebook to Google to LinkedIn to Twitter, the notion of personal branding is truly erupting. In […]

Guide to using and citing Creative Commons Images

Students commonly use Google image search to find images to use in their projects and presentations.  They don’t believe they are infringing on copyright law as long as they don’t profit financially from the images use. This is not the case, as all images used need to be cited. As all uses of text must be cited, the same […]