Re: DBA Survey...please take a few seconds to help a class full of future dba's :)

On Sun, 10 Feb 2002 15:46:11 -0500, "Alan Shein" <alanshein_at_erols.com> wrote:

>Glasd to hear you got it all fixed. (BTW, "everyone" should be "everyone's"
><G>)

The first one, anyway. And "Glasd" should be "glad"... :->

>"Chris Lee" <Chris_Lee_at_med.unc.edu> wrote in message
>news:a6ae8874.0202091120.56ace47a_at_posting.google.com...
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I did take the link off-line while I corrected some of the security
>> issues that Alan pointed out. It's up and running again (if you see
>> any other security flaws, please email me and let me know). Alan,
>> thanks for the grammar check. I'll be sure to include your suggestions
>> in the next version. Your (everyone) input on the survey is greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Have a great weekend everyone!
>>
>> chris
>> author of the dreaded dba survey at http://ils.unc.edu/~leec/poll/poll
>> "Alan" <alanshein_at_erols.com> wrote in message
>news:<a41ffk$1bp0ge$1_at_ID-114862.news.dfncis.de>...
>> > I don't usually point out minor errors, but being that you advertised
>that
>> > you are an "Information Science Graduate Student", I thought some
>comments
>> > that may help you avoid poor grades might be in order:
>> >
>> > 1. Your link is wrong.
>> > 2. Your site is not secure. I got in and created a new poll, and I
>wasn't
>> > even trying. Took about 30 seconds. I didn't try to delete the existing
>> > poll, though the link was there to do so. Maybe it's not important to
>have
>> > the poll in a secure area, but just in case...
>> > 3. "DBA's" is not correct. The use of an apostrophe in this context is
>> > wrong. DBAs is a better alternative.
>> > 4. "...since there is only 23 questions" - Subject and verb don't agree.
>> > Should be "since there ARE..."
>> > 5. "I've provided a email" should be "I've provided AN email..."
>> >
>> > So far, you get an F on this assignment, but I'm a tough grader!
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris Lee" <Chris_Lee_at_med.unc.edu> wrote in message
>> > news:a6ae8874.0202081047.7251166a_at_posting.google.com...
>> > > Greetings All,
>> > >
>> > > I'm conducting a survey on DBA's for a database class I'm taking.
>> > > Since I was unable to find any recent reports on this mythical beast
>> > > known as a DBA, I created my own survey (consisting of basic general
>> > > questions). If you can spare a few minutes (should take less than two
>> > > since there is only 23 questions), please go to the link below and
>> > > give your input. I've provided a email box for those interested in
>> > > the results but do not feel that you need to give your email address.
>> > >
>> > > http://ils.unc.edu/~leec/poll/poll
>> > >
>> > > Thanks for your assistance. I know my classmates will be very
>> > > interested in what you have to say.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Chris Lee
>> > > Information Science Graduate Student,
>> > > School of Information & Library Science
>> > > University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
>
>
Received on Fri Feb 15 2002 - 08:33:04 CST