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  Using Internet as a Research Tool

Topic 2 Evaluation of Internet Resources

Problems    Criteria    Internet Resources    Citation  Evaulation

Internet Resources

  • Mailing lists, Newsgroups and others
    • Purpose of the listservs and newsgroup
    • Coverage
    • Real exchange VS one-off
    • Moderated or more focused
    • Reputation - Who are the participants
    • Accuracy of individual messages
    • Availability of a digest
    • Availability of an archive
    • Labeling of messages
    • Is help information available?
      • Search available directories for information
      • Examine the homepage for backgroup information
      • Browse the archive and/or subscribe (for a short time)

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