This book assists anyone looking to use the Internet as an effective research tool. It illustrates the principles behind fast, easy, and fruitful Internet research; explains how to get connected to and navigate on the Net; reviews top sites and appropriate links for a wide variety of subjects; offers case studies of search techniques; explains the basics of setting up a Web site; and much more.
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Maloy, whose many credits include journalist, editor of the Internet Newsroom, and adjunct professor at American University, has written a concise, easy-to-use guide for beginners navigating the Internet. (Experienced net authors Adam Steinback, Suzanne Kincheloe, and Thomas Timmons also contribute chapters.) Covering the basics, such as evaluating service providers and user-friendly browsers, he deemphasizes the technology behind the Internet while focusing on the information accessible through it. Unlike some authors, who fill their guides with net hype, Malloy is always realistic. His chapter "Researching on the Internet," which summarizes areas in which the Internet is strong (e.g., government information, current news items), provides helpful tips on evaluating Internet resources. Unfortunately, his "Directory of Useful and Interesting Web Sites" is on the small side, listing 12 broad subject categories with approximately 250 sites, and should be supplemented by a comprehensive directory such as The Web Site Source Book (LJ 10/1/96). In addition, the book is sorely in need of a bibliography to support the interesting statistics, especially the chapter on Internet demographics. Still, the book's benefits outweigh the drawbacks; recommended for all libraries.?Anne Babits Grice, East Brunswick P.L., N.J.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Speedy internet searches can save both time and money as Internet users download information and locate information on the Net: Maloy's is one of the few to focus on more than just the mechanics of etiquette and logging on. Keys to using browsers and effective search techniques are imparted in an easy, practical approach to taking advantage of the Net's sources and features. -- Midwest Book Review
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Avoid,
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This review is from: The Internet Research Guide (Paperback)
This book is simply not well written. It feels cut-up, likely because the publisher wanted a shorter book. The author tries to cover many facets of the Internet but the writting is too vague. The reader ends up being confused no matter how hard they try to understand.Go for the newly revised edition of this book. I don't know the quality of it, but it at least would be more up to date.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical advice for the novice and seasoned cybernaut alike,
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This review is from: The Internet Research Guide (Paperback)
I first met Tim Maloy when I was working for my master's degree in public communication at American University. The program required me to take a course on the Internet and so, for six weeks, Tim was my guide and guru to the wonders of cyberspace. When I started Tim's course, I could barely log on. When I finished, I was designing my own web page. So when Tim told me he was bringing out a book, I felt duty-bound to spread the word among my fellow writers. For writers, there are two compelling reasons for becoming cyber-literate: inputs and outputs. If you know how to use the Internet, you'll be able to do more research in less time. The Internet is now the largest library in the world, and with a few mouse clicks, you can download reams of useful data - data that may be more recent and more pertinent than you could find at many libraries. So tapping into the Internet can make you more productive as a writer. As for outputs, the Internet can showcase your talents and help you sell your services. The `Net has democratized publishing. Any writer with a website can now share his or her work with tens of millions of potential readers worldwide. Exposure of this kind is as valuable for a any kind of writer, since none of can neglect to advertise nowadays. My own web site has been useful to me in promoting my speechwriting career, and full disclosure compels me to admit that Tim Maloy has featured my site in his book. But don't let that put you off: Tim Maloy is an entertaining author who knows his stuff and has lots of tips to offer. Buy the book anyway. Hal Gordon (Hal Gordon is a former White House speechwriter, who has written for the top executives of many leading corporations)
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