The Donkey of Guizhou


A Chinese fable story
Once upon a time there was no donkey in Guizhou. So someone officious shipped one there, but finding no use for it, he set it loose at the foot of the mountain.
A tiger ran out from the mountains. When he saw this big tall thing, he thought it must be divine. He quickly hid himself in the forest and surveyed it from under cover. Sometimes the tiger ventured a little nearer, but still kept a respectful distance.
One day the tiger came out again. Just then the donkey gave a loud bray. Thinking the donkey was going to eat him, the tiger hurriedly ran away. After a while he sneaked back and watched the donkey carefully. He found that though it had a huge body it seemed to have no special ability.
After a few days the tiger gradually became accustomed to its braying and was no longer so afraid. Sometimes he even came near and circled around the donkey.
Later the tiger became bolder. Once he walked in front of the donkey and purposely bumped it. This made the donkey so angry that it struck out his hind legs and kicked wildly.
Seeing this tiger was very gleeful, 'Such a big thing as you can do so little!' With a roar he pounced on the donkey and ate it up.
Written by our column writer Hao Zhuo.

Internet today

The Internet is an unprecedented gateway to a vast wealth of knowledge and information, and its uses are virtually unlimited. The World Wide Web, although still young, is deeply ingrained in our culture and everyday lives. It’s a source of news, facts, and figures; a communication tool that allows millions of us to connect with each other every second of every day; a way to bank, invest, and shop; and an educational and entertainment medium that allows people from all walks of life to learn about the world and have fun doing it.

A Resource for Children

Especially promising are the marvelous advantages that the Internet offers children, including access to educational materials, publications, on line friendships, pen pals, subject-matter experts, and information on hobbies, games, and sports. There's no question that many of today's kids benefit enormously from on-line access—often in ways different from their parents’ use of it.

A Darker Side

As indispensable as it is in today's society, however, the Internet is also a reflection of society, good and bad. The easy access to information that makes the Web so special is also at the root of parental and community concerns about children's exposure to inappropriate materials and experiences. Real-world threats like hate speech, religious cults, harassment, and stalking exist in cyberspace. Particularly alarming for many parents are pornography and sexual predators—issues that led to the preparation of Youth, Pornography, and the Internet, the National Academies report on which NetSafeKids.org is based.

It's easy for a parent to think, “Maybe I'll just keep my kids off line entirely.” This might be the best guarantee for safety, but is it a practical solution? Children can access the Internet from a number of places outside of the home. In addition, the Internet is such a helpful educational resource that denying children access to it could put them at a disadvantage as they prepare for their own future.

Knowledge Is Power

Whoever said “Ignorance is bliss” probably never raised a child. Parents, ever vigilant, sometimes feel helpless when it comes to guiding their children's Internet use. Yes, it's likely that your kids are more Internet-savvy than you, but that shouldn't interfere with your parenting goals. Don't be intimidated by the apparent complexity of the Web; it's easier to understand than you think. Nevertheless, to prevent problems and still help kids get the most out of the Web, you must understand the threats, learn how unacceptable materials and dangerous people travel on the Web, and plan a strategy to protect your children.

 

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Assignment I

Analyzing the ‘skripsi’

Instruction: read the thesis (‘skripsi’) you have got (chapter I) and answer the following questions: (write your answers in points, just take the topic sentences).

ASSIGNMENT 1

Analyzing the ‘skripsi’

Instruction: read the thesis (‘skripsi’) you have got (chapter I) and answer the following questions: (write your answers in points, just take the topic sentences).

Note: For this week's assignment, answer only up to question no 4.  Question no. 5 (methodology), will be dealt with later.

What is the title of the ‘skripsi’ (research)?

What is (are) the research question(s)?

What is the problem (in society or in knowledge) that makes the answering of the research question(s) very, very necessary? -->background why this research is needed. --> identification of the significant problem

Why is answering the research question is very, very important for the readers (for whom especially and how can it be important)? --> significance of the research question/the problem (almost the same as the background, no 3.).

How did the researcher answer his/her research question? ==> research method.

What data (information) do he/she need to answer the research question?

Who/what are the sources of the data?

What is the population he/she intends to research?

What is the sample he/she took from the population?

Does the sample really reflect/represent the intended population?  How did he/she try to convince the readers?

Is the size of the sample big enough to represent the population?  How did he/she try to convince the readers?

How did he/she select the sample? --> sampling procedures

How did he/she collect the data (information)?  Does he/she tell it in very detail?

What instrument did he/she use?  What is the procedure?

Are the instruments valid and reliable?  How did he/she convince the readers?

How did he/she analyze the data he/she had collected?

What procedure did he/she use?  How?

How did he/she convince the readers that it is valid and reliable?

Assignment II

Research Outline

Now, write the outline of your own research by answering the questions below. (Write only your topic sentences).

Remember, your goals in writing a research proposal are to show:

that you have an interesting and very important question to research.

that answering your research question is very, very important for the society (because it will contribute to the solution of the social problem or to the advancement of human knowledge). --> a very, very important question

that your research is based on previous researches done by other people (it advances the human knowledge about the problem). --> review of literature

that you really know how to answer that research question. --> Methodology

How are you going to show it?  (These are the questions to guide you in making your research outline).

You may create your own research question or use the idea in the thesis that you have got.  Our goal is to have you write an introduction to a research proposal that is clear, logical, and effective.

What is the title of your research

What is your research question

What is the problem (in society or in knowledge) that makes the answering of the research question very necessary. -->background why this research is needed.

Why is answering the research question is very, very important for the readers (for whom especially and how can it be important)? --> significance of the research question/the problem (almost the same as the background, no 3.).

How are you going to answer the research question? ==> research method.

What data (information) do you need to answer the research question?

Who/what are the sources of the data?

What is the population you intend to research?

What is the sample that you take from the population?

Does the sample really reflect/represent the intended population?  How will you convince the readers?

Is the size of the sample big enough to represent the population?  How will you convince the readers?

How do you select the sample? --> sampling procedures

How are you going to collect the data (information)?  Tell in very detail.

What instrument are you going to use?  What is the procedure?

Are the instruments valid and reliable?  How are going to convince the readers?

How are you going to analyze the data you have collected?

What procedure are you going to use?  How?

How can you convince the readers that it is valid and reliable? psi’ (research)?

What is (are) the research question(s)?

What is the problem (in society or in knowledge) that makes the answering of the research question(s) very, very necessary? -->background why this research is needed. --> identification of the significant problem

Why is answering the research question is very, very important for the readers (for whom especially and how can it be important)? --> significance of the research question/the problem (almost the same as the background, no 3.).

How did the researcher answer his/her research question? ==> research method.

What data (information) do he/she need to answer the research question?

Who/what are the sources of the data?

What is the population he/she intends to research?

What is the sample he/she took from the population?

Does the sample really reflect/represent the intended population?  How did he/she try to convince the readers?

Is the size of the sample big enough to represent the population?  How did he/she try to convince the readers?

How did he/she select the sample? --> sampling procedures

How did he/she collect the data (information)?  Does he/she tell it in very detail?

What instrument did he/she use?  What is the procedure?

Are the instruments valid and reliable?  How did he/she convince the readers?

How did he/she analyze the data he/she had collected?

What procedure did he/she use?  How?

How did he/she convince the readers that it is valid and reliable?

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