Sunday, 25 October 2009

Hypothesis (The Impact of violence in video games in society today)

I predict that there is a seemingly negative view of the violence shown in video games today. I believe that over the years the improved realism of video game violence has made the general public question the affect it has had on the minds of gamers in society and how it can be compared to an increase of violence in society today. To test my theory I will be looking at the impact of video games have had on both gender and age. I will investigate why some video game were banned in some countries but not in others. In my research paper I will be looking in depth at opinions and effects of three video games: Grand Theft Auto, Canis Canem Edit (Bully) and Manhunt.

Monday, 5 October 2009

Reflection on Vark Questionnaire

The Vark questionnaire showed me that I mostly prefer to 'Read and Write'. This does not suprise me as that is often the way I like to revise and learn. I will often take in my notes later in the day and rewrite them to make them smaller and easier to understand. I will also often reread them to make sure they stay in my head.
The results also showed me that I got very high marks in 'Aural Learning', which also dosen't suprise me as I will always attend lectures and tutorials, my note taking may also be small at times because I like to go back and add to them later in the day with more detail. I will also often go to a quiet place to read my notes back.
The results showed my least favorite style of learning is 'Visual'. To help enhance my learning in this area I could remember images that i see from lectures, tutorials and textbooks and then later turn those visuals into words. It could also help me revise by creating flow charts and spider diagrams as a way of grouping the different areas and chapters of my wok together.