Quiz 1
Why is a portfolio important?
- in order to be able to understand the content of a lecture it is important to reflect and repeat its content. A portfolio is an easy option to give a structured revision.
What should a portfolio contain, and how are these components defined?
- a portfolio should contain a learner's diary which reflects on the content of the last lecture.
- a portfolio should contain a glossary which explains technical terms used in the learner's diary or tasks and quizzes.
- a portfolio should contain the answers to the tasks and quizzes to apply what you have learned
Why should the portfolio be on a website?
- the internet is the most important media today. To create the portfolio on an own website gives easy access to all your solutions on assignments.
How do you make a website?
- search the web for people who dealt with 'how to make a website?' before and use their knowledge.
Homework:
What is a definition?
- If you look up a word in a dictionary, because you don't understand its meaning, you search for its definition.
How would you define “definition” in a dictionary?
- A 'definition' is a statement that paraphrases the meaning of a word.
Check dictionaries (online and offline) for their definitions.
First example:
• noun 1 a statement of the exact meaning of a word or the nature or scope of something. 2 the action or process of defining. 3 the degree of distinctness in outline of an object or image.
(http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/definition?view=uk)
Second example:
Pronunciation:
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən
Function: noun Etymology: Middle English diffinicioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin definition-, definitio, from definire Date: 14th century
1: an act of determining; specifically : the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma2 a: a statement expressing the essential nature of something b: a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol <dictionary definitions> c: a product of defining3: the action or process of defining4 a: the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear <the definition of a telescope> <her comic genius is beyond definition> b (1): clarity of visual presentation : distinctness of outline or detail <improve the definition of an image> (2): clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction c: sharp demarcation of outlines or limits <a jacket with distinct waist definition>
What kinds of information do dictionary entries contain?
-pronunciation, function, etymology, date and definition.
How are dictionary entries structured?
pronunciation: phonetic spelling of the word
function: explains how the word is used within the sentence, e.g. as a noun
etymology: origin of the word
date: first use of the word
definition: statements of the meanings
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