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Email ThisThe Internet: Defined and Explained
Understanding the technological underpinnings of the Internet and the World Wide Web will enhance... read more»
Web Site Credibility
Finding information on the Web is like being a police detective: your information is only as good... read more»
How Search Engines Work
Searching is the most popular way to find information on the Web, and search engines, which are... read more»
Choosing a Search Engine
This is a question most people don't ask, because established search routines are hard to escape.... read more»
The Invisible Web
Many of the Web’s most extensive sites work like libraries. These database sites keep all of... read more»
Web Directories
Web directories are lists of hand-selected sites compiled by Web users and organized into... read more»
Social Bookmarking Tools
One of the recent trends in Web research is "social bookmarking." Social bookmarking... read more»
Scholarly Resources Online
Most standard sources of information aren't adequate for academic purposes; what you need is the... read more»
How to Cite a Source
Almost all of the information you find on the Internet is copyrighted. All copyright and intellectual property laws also apply to the Internet, so become familiar with terms-of-use policies and citation methods. If you ever have a question about whether a particular content selection can be borrowed, find the Web site’s contact information (generally in the site’s “About Us” section) and ask.
If you’re writing a paper or news article, make sure you know how to cite electronic sources for your bibliography. “Citing” is the act of attributing borrowed ideas used in your own work to the authors or locations from which you took them.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Always assume something is copyrighted and as a general rule, ask permission before using it.
- If you want to find free-use material, read the findingDulcinea Free-Use Media Web Guide.
- Unsure of what Web content is free to use and what you need to cite? Check out our findingDulcinea Web Guide for Plagiarism Prevention to get lots of citation and plagiarism information sites.
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