Practical 2

For this week, I'm supposed to identify one topic from my core subjects for research. Based on the topic chosen, I'm supposed to search the internet for 4 different types of websites.

The 4 different combination of websites and its URL are indicated below:


1. Personal Website

URL: http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/01/30/namm-latest-music-technology-you-know-for-kids/

Resource Description:

It is very common to see teenagers playing musical instruments nowadays. However that might not be so as compared to the past. We don’t see teenagers attending music lessons, neither do we see them playing musical instruments ten years back. Hence, there is an urge to bring back the music industry.


2. Organizational Website

URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berklee_College_of_Music

Resource Description:

Berklee College of Music, facilitating students with the knowledge of music outside the classical and jazz genres. Specializes in training rock, jazz and other contemporary music not available at other music schools.


3. Subject-based Website

URL: http://www.mp3.com/artist/yon-teenagers/summary/

Resource Description:

MP3.com provides free music downloads as well as the latest MTV videos that could be streamed and view by existing members. It features albums, songs, photos, videos and up to date news from various artists.


4. Organizational Website

URL: http://www.cnet.com.au/software/0,239025597,240091344,00.htm

Resource Description:

CNET provides free music program downloads to keep teens entertained. It features the latest music software that has been released as well the instructions for its usability. Some well known programs that are available are ITunes, Breakdance Machine as well as IDaily Diary.

Reflections on my research activity

Some of the search facilities that I have used are:

• Google Search
• Yahoo Search
• MSN Search

Some keywords that I have used during my search are:

• Trends
• Music
• Teenagers

Major Differences among the three different types of websites:

Personal Websites are maintained by individuals and it includes topics of his/her own interests, Organizational Websites on the other hand are sites that are created by a group of people from the same company or organization mainly for the companies own usage or required for running the business. Subject-based websites are sites that have a particular subject focus whereby focused subjects may be the form of education, business, government or technology.

That's it for practical 2!!