Preparing To Search The Internet

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Computers download information—

.They do not teach you to think.

.Computer education imparts technical skills;

.It does not impart knowledge.”


Who Pays For The Internet?


Advertisers pay for Internet websites.

Popups and banners are trying to influence your spending habits.

The information on commercial sites--.com—may be presented in such a way as to encourage you to buy a particular product.

Be wary of URL’s with a ~ in the address—this indicates a personal homepage and does not guarnantee accuracy.


Prepare


What do you need to know about your topic?

Make a list of all the terms connected with your topic.

Include names, organizations, and phrases.