USAGE of INTERNET Among KMC Students(Report Writing in Group)

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KEDAH MATRICULATION COLLEGE

USAGE OF THE INTERNET AMONG

KEDAH MATRICULATION COLLEGES STUDENTS

To be submitted to:

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Group members names and Matriculation numbers:

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Tuturial Group:......................

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to express the deepest appreciation to people who helped and supported us

during the completion of this report.

First of all, we want to thank to our English lecturer, ...........................................................

for her comment, advice and guidance from time to time during the making this project.

We would not forget to our most dedicated and cooperative respondents. We feel very

grateful to all Kedah Matriculation Colleges students who are willingly giving their times to

answer the questions from our questionnaire and also give us priceless information.

There were many hardships and challenges we faced during the process of finishing the

report. However, we succeed in overcome those problems in the end process with the help of the

others.

Lastly, we would sincerely give our gratitude to our parents, family members and friends

for their ideas, finance support and encouragement.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

No. Items Pages

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

3. LIST OF ILLUSTRATION 34. CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4-7

5. CHAPTER 2.0 METHODOLOGY 8

6. CHAPTER 3.0 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 9-11

7. CHAPTER 4.0 CONCLUSION

4.1 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

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8. REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY 14

9. APPENDIX 15-21


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LIST OF ILLUSTRATION


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CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Internet, the globally recognized innovation is the one of the greatest advancement in the

world of information technology and has become a vital instrument that has constructed the

virtual link around the globe. The Internet is widely used for many purposes by the people

nowadays, including the college students.

A handful of researches regarding on the patterns of usage of Internet by the students

have been published in recent years. Previously, Scherer (1997) investigated the pattern of

Internet usage among 531 students using questionnaires at the University of Texas, a large public

university. Students were classified into dependent or nondependent Internet users. The author

found that 73% of the students accessed the Internet at least once a week,14% of them accessed

the Internet more than once a week while 13% of them which reported that they believed their

Internet usage to be excessive and significantly interfered with their personal functioning.

Next, Davis et al. (1999) used a questionnaire to compare the Internet usage at private

liberal arts university and a public state university. The private liberal arts university group

consisted of 184 undergraduate students while 349 undergraduate students participated at the

public state university. The outcomes indicated that while 91% of students on both campuses had

Internet access, students were reported for extensive use (defined as greater than 25 hours per

week) at the public institution. Students who abused the Internet admitted that it interfered their

work, school and interpersonal relationships. The authors concluded that it is possible that small,

private liberal arts universities stress learning and educational experiences more than larger


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public universities, thereby making it less likely for students to spend time engaged in other

activities, especially to surf the Internet.

Keith J. Anderson (2001) studied 1302 college students from seven colleges in the

northeastern U.S. and one in Ireland using a 69-questions survey. 224 respondents indicate that

they did not use the Internet and so were not used in the analyses. The results indicated that on

average, students spent about 100 minutes per day using the Internet, mostly for checking the

e-mail. The results also showed that 9.8% of the students were Internet dependents, which spent

significantly more time online each day (averaging 229 minutes per day as compared to 73

minutes per day for nondependent).

Kedah Matriculation College, which situated at the developing Changlun town, Kedah

has provided the Internet access for more than 2000 Malaysian students. The students are

allowed to bring their own gadgets to use the free WIFI facilities provided by the college. Thus,

Internet usage can also influence the life of the students as the other Internet users in the world.

1.2 DEFINITION

Based on the Merriam-Webster (2012), Internet is an electronic communications network

that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world. It

provides an environment in which millions of people participate and engage in the creation and

exchange of information. (Rose & Fernlund, 1997)


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Usage of Internet among Kedah Matriculation Colleges students can be described as the

ways on how the Kedah Matriculation Colleges students benefit the Internet facility for their

academic and daily routine.

1.3 RATIONAL / PURPOSE

There has been an impact or influence of the Internet among the students of Kedah

Matriculation College. The usage of Internet is very wide and it is impeccable to see these

students without the Internet.

The research on the usage of Internet among Kedah Matriculation Colleges students can

be the benchmark identify whether the students are couped in the mainstream of latest

knowledge of modern invention or technology, like Internet. It is very vital for us to study the

benefits and also the side effect of the Internet. Moreover, this research can give an awareness

of the student about the appropriate usage of Internet and also reflect their satisfaction about the

WIFI services provided by the college.


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1.4 OBJECTIVE

1. To determine the pros and cons of the Internet usage among the Kedah Matriculation

Colleges students.

The students would share their opinion on the benefits and negative consequence

of Internet.

2. To analyse about the popularity of various kind of websites visited by the students.

The types of websites which are preferable by the students can be determined.

3. To investigate how the students use Internet for studies.

We can track how the students benefit the use of Internet in order to achieve

better academic performance.


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CHAPTER 2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 SUBJECTS

The questionnaires were distributed to 50 Kedah Matriculation Colleges students which

age among 19-20 years old, both female and male, from various races and all of the module

provided in Kedah Matriculation College, which are Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 and

Accountancy Module.

2.2 INSTRUMENT

The questionnaire consists of 10 questions and it is divided into Part A and Part B. Part A

is mainly about demographic background such as gender, module, and PSPM 1 result. While in

Part B, the respondents are required to answer 10 questions regarding to the objectives of this

research. The data collected is then analysed.


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CHAPTER 3.0 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

Part 1

Figure 1 shows that the number of respondents by module. 60%(30) respondents were

from Module 1, 10%(5) respondents were from Module 2, 14%(7) respondents were from

Module 3 and 16%(8) respondents were from Accountancy Module. (Refer to Appendix 2)

Figure 2 shows the number of respondents by gender. 60%(30) respondent were male

whereas the other 40%(20) were female. (Refer to Appendix 3)

Figure 3 shows the number of respondents based on their PSPM 1 result. 20%(10)

respondents obtained pointer below 3.0, 34%(17) got the pointer of 3.0 until 3.5 while 46%(23)

got the pointer above 3.5 (Refer to Appendix 4).

Part 2

Figure 4 depicts whether the respondents like to surf the Internet or not. 96%(48) or

majority of the respondents like to surf Internet but the remaining 4%(2) respondents did not like


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it. This may be due to the variety of Internet facilities provided in the college and easy access of

Internet such as WIFI or broadband. (Refer to Appendix 5)

Figure 4 clarifies the respondent`s satisfaction on the WIFI condition provided by Kedah

Matriculation College. 16%(8) respondents did satisfied with the WIFI condition but the

84%(42) respondents did not. This outcome is possibly due to the lack or low quality of security,

privacy and speed of Internet connection of the WIFI. (Refer to Appendix 5)

Figure 4 illustrate whether the respondents feel that the Internet can boost their academic

performance. 78%(39) respondents agreed that Internet help to increase their academic

performance although the other 22%(11) disagreed with the statement. This may be caused by

the unlimited learning material and interactive learning method provided by Internet. (Refer to

Appendix 5)

Figure 4 depicts whether the respondents feel that the Internet can make the

communication easier. 92%(46) respondents agreed with that while 8%(4) respondents

disagreed. This may possibly due to the abundance of social network websites that offer

unlimited access to communicate with everybody even in far distances. (Refer to Appendix 5)

Figure 4 shows whether the respondents feel that students should get freedom to surf the

Internet without Kedah Matriculation College interval. 90%(45) respondents agreed with the

statement while the remaining 10%(5) disagreed. This may be due to limited contents that can be

browsed by the students. (Refer to Appendix 5)

Figure 5 traces the devices used by the respondents for Internet surfing. 22%(14)

respondents used computer, 40%(26) of them used notebook, 5%(3) used tablet and another

33%(21) used mobile phone or smartphone. The high usage of notebook to browse Internet


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indicates that they are capable to possess the electronic gadgets at affordable prices. (Refer to

Appendix 6)

Figure 6 shows the time spent by respondents to surf Internet per day. 38%(19) of them

spent less than 3 hour per day to surf Internet whereas 62%(31) of them spent more than 3 hour

per day. This may be due to the addictive of Internet among students. (Refer to Appendix 7)

Figure 7 shows the type of website frequently visited by the respondents. 31%(41)

respondents visited social network sites, 8%(10) visited sport sites, 11%(15) visited education

sites, 14%(18) visited media streaming sites,11%(15) visited file sharing sites, 3 %(4) visited

shopping sites, 20%(26) visited entertainment sites and 2%(3) visited others. The most frequent

visit to social network sites may be due to the interactive applications of the social network sites

and easier to keep in touch with friends. (Refer to Appendix 8)

Figure 8 shows the way of the respondents benefit the Internet for academic purpose.

54%(36) respondents used Internet for finding online references, 6%(4) respondents joined

online tutor or tuition while 40%(27) searched for answer of questions about certain subject. This

may be due to the variety of online references that can be obtained from all over the world by

Internet. (Refer to Appendix 9)

Figure 9 indicates the most preferable website chosen by respondents. 36%(18)

respondents preferred Facebook, 30%(15) preferred YouTube, 2%(1) preferred iTunes, 20%(10)

preferred Wikipedia, 4%(2) preferred Instagram and 8%(4) preferred others. This may be due to

their habits to keep interact with friends even not in face-to-face. (Refer to Appendix 10)


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CHAPTER 4.0 CONCLUSION

4.1 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

From our research, it can be concluded that:

1) majority of the students prefer to use the Internet to do various of tasks.

2) most students feel unsatisfied with the poor condition of the WIFI provided by the college

which is less secure, less privacy and slow to connect to the Internet server.

3) most students think that Internet helps to boost their academic performance and ease their

communication since the Internet provides the numerous resources for knowledge and creates

virtual link around the world.

4) most students want to get wider choice of browsing the web without interfered by the college.

5) most students are capable to possess the affordable notebook and also mobile phone to surf the

Internet.

6) most students spend time on social network websites, like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace to

chat and share their story with friends.

7) most students use Internet to find additional references of certain subject.


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4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

From our research, it is recommended that :

1) the Kedah Matriculation College can upgrade the quality of the WIFI so that the students can

use the facilities with ease.

2) the students are given the opportunity to surf internet without being blocked by Kedah

Matriculation College so that the students can have wider variety of webpage to browse.

3) the Kedah Matriculation College provides an Internet centre that allows all students,

especially to those who do not possess any gadget for Internet surfing to get the opportunity to

surf Internet.

4) the students is given the guideline to spend their time wisely between academics and

entertainment when on the Internet.

5) the students are given a special education about the online etiquette so that the students will

use the Internet correctly and be aware of online threat.

6) the college can provide a special online access for the students to get in touch with the other

students or lecturers for educational purpose.


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REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY

1) Ahmad, B. (2010)Before Email, IM and Facebook: 3 Communication Technologies the

Internet is Displacing. Accessed 19th February 2013 from

http://www.techmaish.com/before-email-im-and-facebook-3-communication-

technologies-the-internet-is-displacing.

2) Anderson, Keith J.(2000) Internet Use Among College Students: An Exploratory Study

article from Journal Of American College Health, Vol 50, No. 1

3) Davis et al. (1999)Internet Use at Private Institution and Public Institution

4) Hiltz, S.R. and Turoff, M.(1994). The network nation: human communication via

computer. Massachusetts: MIT Press

5) http://www.merriam-webster.com/internet

6) Nayab. N. (2010) Exploring how technology has change communication. Accessed 19th

February 2013 from http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-

management/articles/79052.aspx


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7) Teck, S.H. and Lai, Y. L. (2011)An Empirical Analysis of Pre-university Students ICT

Compentency Gender Differences. International Journal of Network and Mobile

Technologies, Vol 2 (1)

THE USAGE OF INTERNET AMONG KMCS STUDENTS

Please tick () in the boxes distributed with the questions.

Module: 1 2 3 Accountancy

Gender: Male Female

PSPM 1 result: < 3.0 3.0 - 3.5 > 3.5

1. Do you like to surf Internet? Yes No

2. Are you satisfied with the condition (privacy, safety, speed, etc)

of WIFI in KMC? Yes No

3. Do you think that Internet can increase your academic performance? Yes No

4. Do you think that Internet can make the communication easier? Yes No

5. Student should be given freedom to surf Internet without being

blocked by KMC. Do you agree? Yes No

6. What device(s) did you use to surf Internet?

Computer Notebook Tablet Mobile phone/Smartphone

PART A

PART B

APPENDIX 1


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7. How long do you surfing the Internet in 1 day?

< 3 hours > 3 hours

8. Which kind of website(s) do you always visited?

Social network Sport Education Media streaming

File sharing Shopping Entertainment (Gaming, Humour, etc)

Other:_____________________

9. How do you use internet for study?

Find reference Online tutor/tuition Find answers for questions

10. What is your MOST preferable website?

Facebook YouTube iTunes Wikipedia

Instagram Other:__________________

APPENDIX 2

Figure 1 : Module of respondents

APPENDIX 3

Module:

(30)

(5)

(7)

(8)


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Figure 2 : Gender of respondents

APPENDIX 4

Figure 3 : PSPM 1 results of respondents

(30)

(20)

Gender:

(10)

(23)

PSPM 1 result:

(17)


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APPENDIX 5


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Figure 4 : Option of respondents

APPENDIX 6

Option:

(48) (2)

(5)(45)

(4)(46)

(8)

(39) (11)

(42)


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Figure 5 : Device used by the respondents to surf Internet

APPENDIX 7

Figure 6 : Time spent by respondents to surf Internet per day

APPENDIX 8

Device:

(26)

(3)

(21)(14)

(31)

(19)

Duration:


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Figure 7 : Types of websites visited by respondents

APPENDIX 9

Figure 8 : Usage of Internet for academic purpose by respondents

APPENDIX 10

Types of websites:

(10)

(41)

Purpose:

(36)

(4)

(27)

(15)(18)

(15)

(4)

(26)

(3)


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Figure 9 : Preferable websites chosen by respondents

(10)

(1)

(18)

(15)

(2)

(4)


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