Last Stop

Jimmy Graf
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OK I can happily say I have completed my Global Studies Project.
All my work - Report, Speech, Briefing paper, website and log - has finally been finished.
Its awesome.
However.
There is a tiny mishap in that the 110mb website host, decided not to work for all of today, so my website does not currently exist. I do have screen shots to prove that it is there though :P
so anyway, this project has made me learn sooooo much about banking online, and has been surprisingly fun to do.

I think thats the last post from me.
Jimmy.

Penultimate

Jimmy Graf
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OK
we well and truly are about 2 inches from the finish line in this project.
I have just completed writing my report, which turned out to be a hefty 2750 words :S
I just have my presentation to complete, which involves compiling a powerpoint, a few pages of dot points as a speech and a briefing paper, withholding the most important information.
The website is done, it just needs a link to the report and maybe a few subheadings.
Apart from all this, the project is complete.
I am hoping this will be my second last blog bost.
Im not going to lie, i feel drained and tired, but incredibly happy as to how this project has turned out. I also have a sense of relief and achievement running through my veins.
Jimmy

Jimmy Graf
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OK well then.

If anyone is reading this.
My website is complete. At long last.
The report is being written as I speak, and it will be uploaded tomorrow. It is expected to be about 2000 words.

The creation of the website has been suchh a big effort and it feels so good to be finally done.
I will just add the report as an upload and attach a hyperlink in the report page on the site itself.
I will also upload some Flickr images of my progression and my workspace.
If you are using mobile (which I highly doubt), then look at my RSS feed for a condensed form of data. (look top right)

Anyway.
A massive weight has been taken off my shoulders now that this site is completed.
ahhh i cannot believe it haha.
Anyway.
Since the last post, i have finished literally every page.
This includes
Bibliography (with completed document attached), Sitemap, contact page, extras page, contact page, sitmap.xml, creation page, survey pages, survey data pages and survey results.

The tracking data from analytics has been removed, as enough data has been collated.

The end is incredibly nigh.

All to do is the report (all my data has been collated, it just needs to be refined), the speech and presentation.

The intro video is done, and so is the site.

How exciting!!

Jimmyyyyyyyyy

Jimmy Graf
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Wow.

I have done alot of work since the last post.
As I stated previously, the Flash intro to the page is completed.
It link is now working and allows the user to enter the Home page.
The Home page is also completed. It contains everything a user needs to know about the site.
I have also included consistent words, that correspond with the titles in the navigation bar, to
lead the reader away from the home page when they have completed reading.
I am currently uploading the report page.
The report however, is still very much underway. My primary research interview will be conducted tomorrow, and the surveys have been completed. Secondary research is also underway,
and will soon be completed.
I estimate this report to be around 1500 words long.
The site design is obviously complete, the extra links are working, however the actual pages are not up just yet. They will be very soon. Tonight, in fact.
There is now debate (in my mind) as to the best form of presentation.
I will most likely have an introductory video, supported by a professional looking powerpoint, filled with screen shots and a briefing paper (that will have a site layout). I think this is all for now, as I have alot to get done.
I also would like to learn how to embed external HTML files into current HTML files. I would also like to add how the site was created in the extras page, and dwell on the fact that i made every single part of the page.
Thats all for now.
Jimmy.

The Final Stretch

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There are a few more things to do for my project. Once I have completed these, my project will be finished :)

The site design and intro page is up and running, however there is no information on it!
That is coming soon, and will be added throughout the upcoming week.
I also need to reinsert my tracking data for Google Analytics.
Aside from the work, I also need to complete my interview with a Commonwealth Bank Employee, scheduled for next week.
This will mark the completion of my primary research.
The secondary research is ongoing, however I have found some very valuable things.
You can preview the site here:
jimmygraf.110mb.com
You can also take a survey if you fancy:
tinyurl.com/jimmypip2

Thats all for now,
Jimmy

Survey Monkey Surveys

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Today I created two surveys on SurveyMonkey.com


I have started to spread them throughout Facebook, and hope to start collating some data today.
I also plan on starting the website today.
Very exciting!


If you bank online, please take surveys one and two.
If you do not bank online, please take survey number two.

Survey 1: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JV221htW_2f1w5Vf47vuKQLg_3d_3d
Survey 2: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Hns_2bqksuT1ZGbs_2bcNgdfmQ_3d_3d
-Jimmy

PIP Structure

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I have created a structure for my Global Studies PIP, and plan on conducting an interview with a staff member, later this week.
The structure contains four main points:

1. Introduction
2. Where is online fraud happening?
3. What are banks doing about it?
4. What about the future?

Each of these sub headings have annotated detail.

The Questionnaire which is currently in development, is going to link in with steps 2 and 3. The results of this questionnaire, from a variety of sampels, will provide some excellent information that will be instrumental in my research.

I have also arranged for an interview with a Commonwealth Bank Employee.

With all this information at hand, I will be presenting it in the form of a speech, with my website as the main form of communication. The website will contain;
-surveys
-a written report
-a blog
-graphs
-first hand data

Some more may be added later though.

The website design is also in progress, and will be for at least a few weeks.

Please subscribe to my RSS feed (top right of this page)

Post soon,
jimmy

Holidays End,,What have I done?

Jimmy Graf
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Ok so its been a while since my last blog post,,

there has been alot of work so far on my PIP

-Ive finally discovered the best web design program -- after trying more than 10 different options, I landed on Dreamweaver, even though it took a while to learn
-I have create a flickr photostream, which currently only hosts my somewhat irrelevant designs from Photoshop
-I have submitted my site into Google's index, so it will come up as a result in the search engine
-Ive created my own custom search engine (via Google) that lets users search my site alone
-Ive created an "AddThis" button, for users to spread my website onto sites like Blogger, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, Yahoo! Buzz, Reddit, Del.ici.ous and more
-I have utilised Google Analytics to track the traffic on my site
-I have though of design options, and decided to make my own website via photoshop and dreamweaver, and most certainly ruled out a flash layout (way too complicated)
-I have converted my site into a lightweight RSS feed, that can be streamed quickly on many platforms - including widgets, mobiles, computers, Macs and iPod Touches
-I have downloaded a template for my blog (credits at bottom of the page)
-I have created a Mac Dashboard App and a Web App is in development -- these withhold my RSS feed
-I have found an easy to use web host, unfortunately I have to use a subdomain (cant be bothered to pay for my own domain..yet), and my main index.html page is up!

I think thats everthing...
Im fairly satisfied with my progress on the project, and I am loving the use of a Blog as a journal

Flickr photostream:
feed://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photos_public.gne?id=40501287@N05&lang=en-us&format=rss_200

RSS Feed:
feed://feeds.feedburner.com/jimmyglobalpip?format=xml


Let the term begin!

Jimmy
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Jimmy Graf
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Site Begins!

Jimmy Graf
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The BETA version of my site is up.

It more a test version at the moment, and is really just a flash intro.
The site can be found here: http://jimmygraf.110mb.com
It has one link, that gives an embedded Cooliris wall, with a Flickr feed.

So pretty much, still a big mess.
The initial construction will not begin until term resumes, but preliminary designs have still begun.
I have submitted this site on Google Webmaster Tools (along with the sitemap) and also Google Analytics.
Please visit!

-Jimmy

Updates Updates Updates

Jimmy Graf
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I have done my best so far with SEO, and this blog manages to come up on google, alongside it under the site 'Digg'.


I am now planning on uploading my flash intro, which is embedded into a HTML file. I am still searching for a suitable website host, but 110mb.com seems to be most suitable.

This site will withhold all my information, but so far it will have links to my Windows and Mac sidebar and dashboard widgets.

That's all for now.
xoxo jimmy

Jimmy Graf
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Its early Saturday morning.

I have decided to upload a new profile image (check it out :P)
I also converted this blog into a "Feed Burner" feed.
You can find it here:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/jimmyglobalpip?format=xml

Im still deciding the development of the website. I have, however embedded the RSS feed into a Mac Dashboard Widget (download link coming soon) and will also embed it into a Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget and Yahoo Widget.
In addition to all this, my feed will also be accessible to those who have the Apple iPod Touch and iPhone, via a browser friendly web app.
:)

Back to Dashcode!

Resources

Jimmy Graf
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Here is an ongoing post that will withhold any valuable websites I find, that will aid me in my research.

These sites will also contribute to my bibliography, if found to be useful.

The Sites:

*Is online banking safe?
http://www.superpages.com/supertips/is-online-banking-safe.html

*Risks of online banking (specific :S)
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/148751,online-banking-at-high-risk-from-attack-that-knows-your-bank.aspx



*http://www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/Photos/globe.jpg
globe image

Global Options

Jimmy Graf
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- Website (Photoshop->Fireworks->Dreamweaver)
- Report
- Presentation
- Movie/Video (e.g. Final Cut Express)

TO DO:
Think of an accurate hypothesis!
Think of ways to gather primary and secondary research

The First Post

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This is my first post regarding my Global Studies Personal Interest Project -- Which I will be referring to as 'Global PIP' :)

Before formally receiving this project, I had a brief idea as to what my aim for this project would be - Internet Fraud.

Not only will I be dwelling on the fraud itself, but also;

-The online banking services available to the public
-Its effect on major bank/s e.g. Commonwealth Bank
-How the hackers (people that commit the fraud) hack into these online banks
-The response of individuals within the 'hacked' banks

These are just brief ideas, however I believe I will stick with these. I am certainly glad that I have defined a topic area and now I can look further into the case ;)