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  Using Internet as a Research Tool

Topic 1 Introduction to Internet Resources

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Information

  • Contains facts.
  • Some major topics on which information are given:
    • From and about Government, e.g. census data
    • From and about Organizations, e.g. transportation schedules
  • About subjects e.g. Sciences, Arts, etc.
    http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/

Advocacy

  • Created to influence public opinion.
  • Attempt to increase membership in the organization as these sites promote causes.
  • They actively campaign for people to give support to the issue selected
    e.g. http://www.hrw.org/

Business/Marketing

  • Promote a product or a service.
  • May offer online catalogues, contain press releases and information about the company, offer online services, etc.
    e.g www.amazon.com

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