facts and myths of the internet
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This short presentation conveys the importance of using the Internet safely and wisely!TRANSCRIPT
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
By Subscription Only!
• Consumer Reports-On-Line
• 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…
• The Most Current Information NewsNews WeatherWeather
• Hard-To-Find Information CompaniesCompanies Other OrganizationsOther Organizations