facts and myths of the internet

Taken From Marilyn Johnson, Collier Library University of North Alabama

Myths of the Internet

Taken From Marilyn Johnson, Collier Library University of North Alabama

Three Common MythsThree Common MythsThree Common MythsThree Common Myths

Some people believe:

• “Everything is on the Internet”

• “Everything on the Internet is TRUE!”

• “Everything on the Internet is FREE!”

Taken From Marilyn Johnson, Collier Library University of North Alabama

These are MYTHS, not FACTS.

NOT TRUE!!!NOT TRUE!!!NOT TRUE!!!NOT TRUE!!!

Taken From Marilyn Johnson, Collier Library University of North Alabama

““Everything’s on the Internet?”Everything’s on the Internet?”

• People still want to sell you books!

• You can’t violate copyright laws!

• Maybe no one has posted data you want or need.

Taken From Marilyn Johnson , Collier Library University of North Alabama

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• Wall Street Journal- (Full Articles)

““Everything’s on the Free?”Everything’s on the Free?”

Taken From Marilyn Johnson , Collier Library University of North Alabama

““Everything on the Internet Is True?”Everything on the Internet Is True?”

• There’s no filter on the Internet

• Anyone can publish a web page

• You MUST evaluate what you find!!

Taken From Marilyn Johnson , Collier Library University of North Alabama

Ways to Evaluate Internet Sites:Ways to Evaluate Internet Sites:

• Who published the site?

• Does it end in .edu, .gov, .com, .net?

• What is the publisher’s reputation?

• What are the author’s credentials?

• Is the site kept current?

Taken From Marilyn Johnson , Collier Library University of North Alabama

Think of the Internet As a Huge Newsstand

Here you are with a choice:

A newspaper with a reputation?

Or

A supermarket tabloid?????

SO, WHICH WOULD YOU BELIEVE

Taken From Marilyn Johnson , Collier Library University of North Alabama

The Internet Is a Great Place to Look for…The Internet Is a Great Place to Look for…

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