E-commerce

(Online transactions & Transaction security)

Tahan H.J. Sihombing, English I

M.AppLing KUS1101

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What to cover:
• Vocabulary/Terms related to online transaction and transaction security

• Applying reading strategies in answering questions on reading

comprehension test.
• Critical reading strategy: SQ3R
• Paraphrasing

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 Online Transactions
Word Definitions
bank (n) new machines, equipment and ways of doing things that are based on
modern knowledge about science and computers
complete (v) the act of not accepting

confirmation (n) the main computer on a network, which controls all the others

payment (n) an entrance to another computer network; a way of connecting two

computer networks

rejection (n) the act of paying for something

server (n) something telling you that something is definitely true or will
definitely happen

technology (n) to finish doing or making something

Gateway (n) an organisation where you can keep your money safely until
you need it; you can also borrow or change money in a bank

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 Transaction security
Word Definition
attack (n) a business deal or action such as buying or selling something

authentication (n) the boundary between the public part of a network and the private part

connection (n) someone who uses computers to secretly use or change the information in another person's computer system

encrypt (v) one of several different levels in a system

firewall (n) when two or more machines or telephones are joined together or joined to a larger system, using an electrical connection

hacker (n) an attempt to cause damage or injury

layer (n) proof that something is true or real

online (adj) to protect information by putting it into a special code that only some people can read

perimeter (n) a system that protects a computer network and prevents other people from using it or damaging it

restricted (adj) connected to the internet, or available through the internet

security (n) limited to a small group of people or things

Olezniczak, 2011
transaction (n) something that protects a website from attacks

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Applying reading strategies in answering
questions based on a reading text

SKIMMING
SCANNING

Olezniczak, 2011

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Types of questions in a reading comprehension test

 Idea questions: subject, title, main idea, the text is about…, the text mainly discusses…
 Purpose of the text: purpose, aim, objective
 Detail questions: it is stated…, according to the text…., it is implied…,it is mentioned…
 Vocabulary questions: what is…, what is the meaning of…,could be replaced with…
closest in meaning to…

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 Answering idea questions (example)
E-shopping or online shopping simply means shopping via the Internet. An example is the
integrated online shopping-cart system that allows the user to order directly over the Web. Then,
there is the online shopping-cart system that allows the user to generate an order form to be sent
to the merchant via fax or snail-nail.
To make e-shopping safer, here are some tips: First, choose e-shopping sites that are well-known or
provide trusted services like Amazon.com as these sites "put their name on the line". When in
doubt, always check out the merchant website. Contact someone there who can verify the
company's privacy policy for you before you make a purchase. Ask if they will send you a catalogue.
If they do not list phone numbers and only have an e-mail address, you have to be careful.
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*The subject of the text is:

A. The definition of e-shopping
B. the threats on online shopping
C. Catalogues of e-shopping
D. The meaning of online shopping and tips of making it safer

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 Answering detail questions (example)
E-shopping or online shopping simply means shopping via the Internet. An example is the integrated online
shopping-cart system that allows the user to order directly over the Web. Then, there is the online shopping-
cart system that allows the user to generate an order form to be sent to the merchant via fax or snail-nail.
Today, many people are taking advantage of this convenient way of shopping. However, together with this
luxury of convenience, new concerns on information security have emerged, with online frauds or cyber
crimes being one of the biggest threats.
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*According to the text, one of the threats to e-shopping is:

a. online crimes
b. expensive goods and services
c. luxury of convenience
d. snail-nail

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 Answering vocabulary questions
Before typing in your credit card information, look for the "plural URL." That is, when you go to the
site's checkout page, the "http" in the URL should change to "https." A closed padlock or key should
also appear on the page, letting you know your personal information will be encrypted or scrambled. if
you don't see either of these "locked" icons or a change in the URL, log out and shop elsewhere. Even if
you see a proof of encryption, such as the plural URL, you should not equate that with the site's
trustworthiness. To verify the site's trustworthiness, call the company to ask about its privacy policy.
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*The word “equate” in the text is closest in meaning to:

a. avoid
b. adequate
c. regard as the same as
d. doubt

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 Reading comprehension (exercise)
Please read the text I posted on cis (material on week 11) and try to
answer the questions that follow.

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Critical Reading Strategy:
SQ3R

S Q 3R

Surve Questio Read

y n Recite
Review

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Critical Reading Strategy:
SQ3R
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Survey
Speed reading:
1. Skimming (quick reading to know the
general idea/overview of a text).
2. Scanning (quick reading to get specific
information. Use keywords.

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Critical Reading Strategy:
SQ3R
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Before reading:
Question
1. List questions about WHY you read a
text. Examples:
a. What is your purpose of reading?
b. Your background knowledge (what have you known about the
topic?).
c. What information will you need from a text?

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Critical Reading Strategy:
SQ3R
•3 R
• 1. Read the book with the questions in mind to
lead you to achieve your

purpose of reading.
Read 2. Find the main ideas/ what message the author wants to convey.
3. Reduce your speed of reading.

Recit 1. Annotate: Take notes, highlight, comments, etc.

2. Discuss the topic with your study partner.

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Review After reading:
1. Review the important information you get from a text.
2. Ask yourself if you have reached your purpose of reading or not.

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Paraphrasing
 To restate important ideas of a writer’s or a speaker’s without
changing the meaning.
 To restate, not to copy.
 Important ideas= main ideas which are relevant to your topic of
research/study.
For examples: Facts, definition, etc.
 Similar length to the original text.

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• Why
paraphrasing?

a. To avoid plagiarism.
b. To illustrate your
understanding
about ideas from a
source.

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• How?

Read and Paraphrase Include in text Review and edit

understand the citation. where necessary.
whole
meaning of the
text.
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 Paraphrasing Strategies Examples
Change = revamp
1. Use synonymous Illustrate = show
words or groups of Take part= participate, engage
words. Carry out= undertake, etc.
“The results from this work will inform future approaches of implementing
industry- based learning experiences (short or long term) in the engineering
curriculum” (Blicblau, Nelson, & Dini, 2016, p.32).
2. Use different sentence
structure (Active-passive)
From the study conducted by Blicblau, Nelson, and Dini (2016), future
approaches of short or long term industry-based learning experiences
application in the curriculum of engineering would be
suggested/informed.

“The findings of this work have highlighted the relevance of work experience to
improved academic grades for engineering students” (Blicblau, Nelson, & Dini,
3. Use reporting verbs (argue,
2016, p.31).
contend, suggest, declare,
report, emphasize, oppose,
Blicblau, Nelson, and Dini (2016) emphasised that engineering students’
etc.)
experience in working contributed to their higher performance

in their study.

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 References
• Olezniczak, M. (2011). English for Information Technology. England: Pearson
Education
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