AEAIT Task 3 Cheatsheet
AEAIT Task 3 Cheatsheet
📚 Module 1: Intellectual Property & Copyright
The Copyright Act 1968 (Australia)
- Definition: Legislation that protects creative works (text, art, music, code, films). It protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself.
- Key Principle: Protection is automatic and free the moment the work is created. There is no registration system in Australia.
- Duration: Generally, the life of the creator plus 70 years.
- Public Domain: After copyright expires, the work is free for anyone to use.
What is Protected?
- Literary Works: Books, poems, reports, computer code.
- Artistic Works: Photos, logos, maps, paintings.
- Musical Works: Songs, jingles.
- Cinematograph Films: Movies, games footage.
- Sound Recordings: Podcasts, MP3s.
Exceptions: When can you use it?
| Exception | Details & Rules |
|---|---|
| Fair Dealing | You can use material without permission for: 1. Study or research 2. Criticism or review 3. Parody or satire 4. News reporting 5. Legal proceedings. |
| Private Use | Allows copying legitimately owned material for personal use (e.g., recording a broadcast to watch later). |
| Format Shifting | Under Private Use: The process of copying content from one technological format to another (e.g., ripping a CD to MP3 or VHS to DVD) for personal use. |
Moral Rights
Creators retain these rights even if they sell the copyright (economic rights). These protect the creator’s reputation.
- Right of Attribution: To be credited/acknowledged as the creator.
- Right Against False Attribution: To prevent others from claiming credit.
- Right of Integrity: To prevent the work from being treated in a derogatory way that harms their reputation.
📝 Module 2: Referencing (Citations)
Purpose: To acknowledge IP owners, allow readers to trace sources, support arguments with evidence, and avoid plagiarism.
When to Reference
- YES: Direct quotes, ideas from others, diagrams, illustrations, charts, or pictures.
- NO: Your own observations/experiments, your own thoughts, or common knowledge.
APA 7 Formula (Digital Sources)
Memorize this structure exactly for text-input questions.
Formula: Author. A (Year). Title of page/article. Website Name. URL
Example: Smith. J (2022). The impact of social media. Journal of Online Behaviour. https://www.joob.org/article
🌐 Module 3: Social Networking
Definition: Online platforms for sharing, learning, interacting, and marketing.
The 6 Types of Social Networks
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Social Connections | Staying in touch with family/friends. | Facebook, Instagram |
| 2. Professional | Business connections and careers. | LinkedIn, Yammer |
| 3. Multimedia Sharing | Sharing photos, video, creative media. | YouTube, TikTok |
| 4. News & Info | Sharing advice, news, community answers. | Reddit, Stack Overflow |
| 5. Communication | Private messaging/chat (not public feeds). | WhatsApp, Snapchat |
| 6. Educational | Learning resources and collaboration. | Google Classroom, Teams |
Business Impacts (Pros & Cons)
| Advantages for Entrepreneurs | Disadvantages for Entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Brand Awareness: Reach global audiences. | Negative Feedback: Public complaints hurt reputation. |
| Cost-Effective: Cheaper than TV/Print ads. | Time-Consuming: Needs constant monitoring. |
| Traffic: Drives users to your company website. | Security: Risk of hacking/data breaches. |
App-Specific Trivia (Icons & Features)
- Twitter (X): Success due to Microblogging (short limits) and Threading (in-depth options).
- Instagram Icons: Paper Plane (Share), Heart (Like), Clapperboard (Reels).
- Discord Icons: Landline Phone (Video Call), Chain (Link Accounts).
⚔️ Module 4: Cyberbullying
Definition: Using digital technology to send harmful, false, or mean content.
The 9 Types of Cyberbullying
- Flaming: Online fights with angry/rude messages.
- Denigration: Spreading rumors to damage reputation.
- Exclusion: Deliberately leaving someone out of groups.
- Outing: Sharing secrets or private photos.
- Trickery: Tricking someone into revealing info to share it.
- Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else to harm them.
- Harassment: Repeated mean messages.
- Cyberstalking: Intense harassment including threats of harm.
- Doxing: Revealing personal info (address, phone) to endanger someone.
Management Strategies
- Block: Prevent contact.
- Screenshot: Keep evidence before deleting.
- Report: Use platform tools.
- Support: Talk to a trusted adult.
🏘️ Module 5: Virtual Communities
Definition: An online gathering of people interacting around shared interests.
Types:
- Message Boards: “Bulletin board” style posting.
- Virtual Worlds: Simulated realities (Avatars).
- Chat Rooms: Real-time text chat.
Benefits: Global reach, removal of physical barriers, diversity of opinion, and support (e.g., health groups).
⚖️ Module 6: Work-Life Balance
Issue: Mobile tech and Cloud computing allow employees to be “always-on”. This blurs boundaries between home and office, causing stress.
Strategies for Balance:
- Flexible Work: Remote options/flexible hours.
- Digital Tools: Shared calendars to show availability.
- Boundaries: Set clear “contact hours” (e.g., no emails after 6 PM).
- Results-Focus: Measure output, not hours sat at a desk.
📜 Module 7: Workplace Policy & Guidelines
Digital Citizenship: Confident, positive, and responsible engagement with technology.
Social Media Policies (What employees must do):
- Protect Privacy: Don’t share confidential work info.
- Respect IP: Don’t steal logos or images.
- Professionalism: No offensive language or bullying.
- Disclaimer: State that opinions are personal, not the company’s.
⏳ Module 8: History of Digitalization (Timeline)
Memorize these key dates for multiple-choice questions.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1997 | SixDegrees.com: First true social network (profiles + friends). |
| 2003 | LinkedIn & MySpace launched. |
| 2004 | Facebook launched (Universities only). |
| 2005 | YouTube launched. |
| 2006 | Twitter launched. |
| 2007 | iPhone launched (Start of mobile/always-on era). |
| 2010 | Instagram & iPad launched. |
| 2022 | ChatGPT released (AI era). |
✅ Module 9: Revision Booklet Answers (Solutions)
These are the exact answers required for the questions in your printed booklet.
Q1: APA 7 Reference Creation (6 marks) Task: Reference Jane Smith, 2022, “The impact of social media on teenagers”, Journal of Online Behaviour.
Answer: Smith. J (2022). The impact of social media on teenagers. Journal of Online Behaviour. https://www.joob.org/articles/impact-of-social-media-on-teenagers
Q2: Twitter Features & Success (4 marks) Task: Identify two features and why they succeeded.
1. Microblogging (280 chars): Forces concise messages, making news easy to consume. 2. Retweets/Threading: Allows easy sharing (virality) and in-depth conversation loops.
Q3: Entrepreneur Brand Awareness (2 marks) Task: One advantage, one disadvantage.
Advantage: Cost-effective. Cheaper than traditional ads. Disadvantage: Time-consuming. Requires constant updates.
Q4: Cyberbullying Scenarios (7 marks) Task: Describe cyberbullying w/ example, and 4 strategies.
Description: Using digital devices to harm others. E.g., Using Instagram to create a fake profile (Impersonation) and post embarrassing photos. Strategies:
- Block the bully.
- Take Screenshots (evidence).
- Report to the platform.
- Talk to a trusted adult.
Q5: Referencing ChatGPT (4 marks) Task: Reference ChatGPT search on Egyptian structures.
Answer: ChatGPT, OpenAI, ‘Early structures created by Egyptian civilisation’ https://www.openai.com cited Monday 27th February 2023.
Q6: Oxford Referencing Reorder (3 marks) Task: Reorder the UWA reference based on the Oxford guide provided.
Answer: University of Western Australia, ‘Sustainable Environments’, University of Western Australia, Australia, University of Western Australia, 2020, https://www.uwa.edu.au/uwa2030/sustainable-environments (accessed 2nd February 2021).
Q7: Social Media Policy Statements (3 marks) Task: 3 guidelines for employees.
- Protect Privacy: No personal info of colleagues.
- Respect IP: No copyright infringement.
- Professional Conduct: No abusive language.
Q8: App Analysis (5 marks) Task: One app, one advantage, one disadvantage for a business.
App: Video Conferencing (e.g., Zoom) Advantage: Reduces Travel: Saves cost/time on flights. Disadvantage: Technical Reqs: Needs high bandwidth internet.