The Internet is simply a network of computer networks. Of course it is much more than that - it is a portal to a vast amount of information. That's good news and bad news - there is so much information produced by so may entities for so many different purposes that finding just what you need (& being sure that it's quality information) can be a real trial. This week we'll look at how to use the Internet effectively.

This guide has been provided to assist you in this course and is broken down into tabs:

What is the Internet? defines what the term means.

A Brief History presents a short timeline of the internet.

What Kind of Information is Available? provides examples of the different kinds of resources available on the internet.

Searching the Internet defines the different ways to search the internet.

Sample Searches presents some sample searches and the different results one can get by using different search methods.

Search Strategies provides tips for effective internet searching

Evaluating Websites offers some criteria to think of when using websites for research.