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UNTUK EDARAN DALAMAN SAHAJA JANUARI 2011/Bil. 9 JSS/FSPM/UPMKB

Editorial

Advisor Dr. Aryaty Alwie

Coordinator Dr. Ahmad Nasir Mohd Yusoff

Secretary Dr. Salmah Omar

Chief Editor Najihah Abdul Mutalib

Editors Dr. Aryaty Alwie

Dr. Salmah Omar

Fakhzan Buang

Joyce Morris Kapong

Shafinah Kamarudin

Peter Clarence Cluny

Photographer Fakhzan Buang

Promotional Dr. Adrian Daud

Designers

Ramuni Incham

Malisah Latip

"Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump -

Pn. Shafinah binti Kama-rudin dilahirkan di Johor Bahru, Johor pada 21 Disember 1980. Beliau merupakan anak ketiga daripada enam adik-beradik. Beliau membesar di Daerah Manjung, Perak dan keluarga beliau me-netap di Lumut, Perak. Beliau telah mendapat

pendidikan awal di S.R.K. Methodist (ACS), Sitiawan sehingga darjah Enam. Seterusnya, meneruskan persekolahan di S.M.K. Methodist (ACS), Sitiawan (1993-1995) dan MRSM Muar, Johor (1996-1997). Setelah menamatkan perse-kolahan, beliau melanjutkan pengajian ke per-ingkat diploma dalam bidang Sains Komputer di Universiti Putra Malaysia (1998-2000). Meneruskan pengajian di peringkat bacelor dalam bidang Sains Komputer (Pengkhususan: Rangkaian) dan bergraduat pada tahun 2003 di unversiti yang sama. Seterusnya, melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat Master Sains Komputer (Pengkhususan: Rangkaian) pada Mei 2004 di Universiti Putra Malaysia. Namun begitu, beliau

terpaksa menangguh pengajian kerana telah menerima tawaran sebagai tutor di Universiti Putra Malaysia pada Ogos 2005. Pada Dis-ember 2005, beliau telah meneruskan kembali pengajian dan menukar struktur pengajian kepada Master Sains dalam bidang Penguru-san Sistem Maklumat dan tamat pengajian pada Januari 2009. Sebelum berkhidmat dengan UPMKB, beliau pernah berkhidmat sebagai Guru Ganti di S.M.K. Seri Samudera, Lumut, Perak (Jun 2003-Mac 2004). Beliau juga pernah menjadi Pembantu Penyelidik di Jabatan Bahasa Inggeris, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komuni-kasi, UPM, Serdang dan Penolong Pegawai Sistem Maklumat di Jabatan Biologi, Fakulti Sains, UPM, Serdang. Di UPMKB, beliau terlibat dalam pengajaran bagi kursus Pen-genalan kepada Teknologi Maklumat (SSK1000), Pengenalan kepada Komputer dan Pemprosesan Data (SAK2001) dan Teknologi Maklumat dan Penggunaannya (SSK3000). Kini, beliau dalam proses untuk melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat PhD.

Buletin JSS juga boleh dicapai melalui facebook Social Science Department,

UPMKB (group)

Secara umunya, semua ilmu dalam Islam dapat dibahagikan kepada dua bahagian iaitu ilmu fardhu ‘ain dan

ilmu fadrhu kifayah. Ilmu fardhu ‘ain ialah ilmu-ilmu yang diwajibkan ke atas setiap individu muslim untuk mempelajarinya seperti ilmu tauhid (ilmu mengenal Allah), ilmu fiqh, ilmu tentang al-Quran dan al-Hadith dan

sebagainya lagi. Manakala ilmu fardhu kifayah pula adalah ilmu-ilmu yang diwajibkan ke atas sebahagian daripada orang Islam sahaja atau orang-orang tertentu untuk mempelajarinya. Ia merupakan ilmu-ilmu yang tidak boleh diketepikan

oleh manusia dalam menjalankan urusan keduniaan atau dengan kata lain, ilmu ini mempunyai hubungan dengan urusan duniawi. Sekiranya terdapat sebahagian (walaupun seorang) daripada masyarakat Islam yang mempelajari ilmu fardhu kifayah ini, maka akan

terlepaslah tanggungjawab masyarakat Islam yang lain terhadap kewajipan mempelajarinya. Contoh ilmu fardhu

kifayah ialah kedoktoran, ilmu ekonomi, ilmu kemasyarakatan, ilmu kenegaraaan, pentadbiran dan sebagainya lagi.

Islam juga menuntut umatnya supaya mempelajari ilmu secara tertib iaitu dimulai dengan ilmu fardhu ‘ain dan diikuti dengan ilmu fardhu kifayah. Ini adalah kerana di dalam tradisi Islam, ilmu fardhu ‘ain merupakan ilmu asas

bagi setiap individu muslim dan menjadi tunjang atau dasar utama dalam sistem pendidikan mereka. Secara ringkasnya, gambaran bagi penjelasan di atas dapat dilihat dalam gambarajah 1.

——————————————————————— Ghazali Basri, “Di Sekitar Permasalahan Ilmu” dalam Faham Ilmu : Pertumbuhan Dan Implikasi (Kuala Lumpur: Nurin Entreprise, 1990), h.22.

Al-Ghazali, Imam Abi Hamid Muhammad b. Muhammad, Ihya’ ’Ulum al-Din, juz 1(Kaherah: Muassah al-Jalbi wa Syirkahu li al-Nasyri wa al-Tauzi;, 1967), h.27.

Ghazali Basri, op.cit., h.22.

Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, Preliminary Thoughts On The Nature

Of Knowledge And The Definition and Aims Of Education, Kertas Kerja yang dibentangkan di First World Conference On Muslim Educa-tion, pada 31 Mac – 8April 1977, anjuran Universiti King Abdul Aziz di Mekah Mukarramah, h.18.

Ilmu Fardhu Kifayah tuntutannya berdasarkan keperluan.

Ilmu Fardhu ‘Ain sebagai ilmu asas dan wajib di tuntut oleh setiap individu muslim.

Gambarajah 1 : Ilmu Manusia

Sumber : Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Ataas, Preliminary Thoughts On The Nature Of Knowledge And The Definition And Aims Of Education (1977)

“App” Voted 2010 Word of the Year by the American Dialect

Society

In its 21st annual words of the year vote, the American Dialect Society voted “app” (noun, an

abbreviated form of application, a software program for a computer or phone operating system) as the word of the year for 2010.

(Source: American Dialect Society, January 08, 2011)

The yo-yo was

introduced in 1929 by

Donald F. Duncan. The toy was based on a weapon

used by 16th-century Filipino hunters.

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-Najihah A.M.-

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Email Etiquette

-JMK-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Dr. Aryaty Alwie, 9 November Fadzilah Yusof, 17 November

Ismawati Sharkawi, 20 November Abdul Halim Abd Kadir, 20 December

Shafinah Kamarudin, 21 December

Here are some words commonly mispronounced by Malaysians.

(Source: www.dictionary.reference.com )

-Aryaty A.- -JMK-

Fun with English

This pocket size book was first published in 1937 and still be read by people all over the world and translated into almost every known written language. This book is can be read by all, whether you are lecturer, parents or even students because the contents in this book can be applied to our daily life. To dealing with other people, this book highlighted three important principles, therefore this article summaries these principles and uses examples from this book to help us understand these principles better. Principle 1: Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. In this book, Dale Carnegie, the author, highlighted how people don’t criticize themselves for anything, no matter how wrong it may be. For example, Al Capone, American’s most notorious Public Enemy, regarded himself as a public benefactor – an unappreciated and misunderstood public benefactor. Criticism is useless because it puts a person on the de-fensive and usually makes him strive to justify himself. Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person’s precious pride, hurts his sense of importance, and arouse resentment. Hans Selye, a psychologist said “As much as we thirst for approval, we fear condemnation.” Criticism can demoralized employees, family members and friends, and still not correct the situation that has been condemned. Bob Hoover, a famous test pilot and frequent performer at air shows, was returning to his home in Los Angeles from air show in San Diego. As de-scribed in the magazine Flight Operation, at three hundred feet in the air, both engines suddenly stopped. By skillful maneuvering he managed to land the plan, but it was badly damaged although nobody was hurt. His first act after the emergency landing was to in-spect the airplane’s fuel. Just as he suspected, the World War II propeller plan he had been flying had been fueled with jet fuel rather than gasoline. Upon returning to the airport, he asked to see the mechanic who had serviced his airplane. The young man was sick with the agony of his mistake. You can imagine Hoover’s anger. But Hoover didn’t scold the me-chanic; he didn’t even criticize him. Instead, he put his big arm around the man’s shoulder and said, “To show you I’m sure that you will never do this again, I want you to service my F-51 tomorrow.” We can expect that this young man will never make the same mistake again. But if Hoover scolds him, this young man might defense himself and never admit his mistake and maybe make the similar mistake in the future. Benjamin Franklin, who is very vocal during his youth, become more diplomatic and so good at handling people, that he was made American Ambassador to France. The secret of his success? “I will speak ill of no man,” he said, “…and speak all the good I know of every-body.” Therefore, instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing than criti-cism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. “To know all is to forgive all.” As Dr. Johnson said: “God himself, sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days.” Why should you and I?

1. Be concise and to the point 2. Use proper spelling, grammar & punctuation 3. Use templates for frequently used responses 4. Do not attach unnecessary files 5. Use proper structure & layout 6. Do not write in CAPITALS 7. Read the email before you send it 8. Do not overuse Reply to All

9. Take care with abbreviations and emoticons 10. Do not forward chain letters 11. Do not request delivery and read receipts 12. Do not use email to discuss confidential

information 13. Avoid using URGENT and IMPORTANT 14. Avoid long sentences 15. Keep your language gender neutral

Word Correct Pronunciation IPA*

Salmon [sam-uh n] /’sæmən/

Almond [ah-muh nd, am-uh nd] /’ɑmənd, ‘æmənd/

Liaise [lee-eyz] /li’eɪz/

Doubt [daut] /daʊt/

Aisle [ahyl] /aɪl/

Graduate [graj-oo-eyt] /‘grædʒu’eɪt/

Entrepreneur [ahn-truh-pruh-nur] /’ɑn trəprə’nɜr/

*IPA = International Phonetic Alphabet

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We use email to communicate with our boss, colleagues, clients, or prospective employers. Therefore we should be aware of some basic email etiquette whether for business or personal use. This article covers the top tips for email etiquette that everyone needs to be aware of and follow. By doing so we will be a joy to communicate with while being perceived as a caring and intelligent person.

Why do we need email etiquette? Professionalism: by using proper email language our company will convey a professional image. Efficiency: emails that get to the point are much more effective than poorly worded emails. Protection from liability: employee awareness of email risks will protect our company from costly

lawsuits.

What are the etiquette rules? There are many etiquette guides and many different etiquette rules. Some rules will differ according to the nature of our work culture. Below we list out about 15 most important email etiquette basic rules that apply to nearly all situations.

15 most important email etiquette tips:

Congratulations

by Dale Carnegie

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