Synopses & Reviews
Using a straightforward, non-technical, approach, this hands-on introduction to the Internet focuses on those skills, strategies, and sites that together provide students/readers with a solid resource foundation that they can apply throughout their academic careers and beyond. Step-by-step descriptions, examples, illustrations, and exercises ensure a thorough understanding and preparation in the important core skills for communication and information retrieval.
Synopsis
Using a straightforward, non-technical, approach, this hands-on introduction to the Internet focuses on those skills, strategies, and sites that together provide students/readers with a solid resource foundation that they can apply throughout their academic careers and beyond. Step-by-step descriptions, examples, illustrations, and exercises ensure a thorough understanding and preparation in the important core skills for communication and information retrieval.
Table of Contents
I. UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNET. 1. What Is the Internet? 2. Surfing the Net.
3. Virtual Communities.
II. STUDENT SUCCESS AND THE INTERNET. 4. Researching Information and Resources on the Internet.
5. Using Cyperspace for Career Planning and Finding a Job.
6. Cool Web Sites.
Geek Speak.
References.
Appendices.
Index.