"Excellent! Quessing's "Conducting Internet Research" course contains effective research nuances that are very eye opening." -- Joel Morales, Independent Internet Instructor, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
"Microsoft has found Quessing's Internet courseware to be among the best in the industry. Training materials created by Quessing are easy for everyone to understand, yet detailed enough for an expert to gain valuable insight from each training module. Business scenarios cited within each module are especially helpful for individuals trying to comprehend these relatively difficult topics." -- Microsoft Corporation, 1997
"My colleagues have all praised Quessing's products and were anxious to...apply them to our courses. I, for one, have benefited tremendously from it. I've referred to [Quessing's courses] in the graduate class I teach and also in my workshops on technology and the Internet." -- Gibran Majdalany, Ed.D., Associate Director, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1998 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
This 160 page workbook--published in a convenient spiral-bound format--is an in-depth review and examination of research methods that enable users to quickly and efficiently locate specific information on the Internet using a variety of search tools, including search engines, subject trees, e-mail address databases, yellow pages databases, and other specialized databases. Intended for students, professionals, consumers, and business people, this versatile course can be used in both self-paced environments and instructor-led classrooms. "Conducting Internet Research I" is written in plain English, rather than confusing technobabble. This course is updated every 90 days to keep pace with the rapid development of Internet research tools.
"Conducting Internet Research I" employs useful aids to make learning about Internet research tools and techniques enjoyable and easy. At the conclusion of each lesson is a detailed summary and a challenging quiz. An extensive glossary and detailed index close out the course. Appendices listing useful research tools and other beneficial types of information are also provided, allowing the workbook to serve as a valuable reference long after you have completed the course. This comprehensive Internet course combines readable text with detailed, intuitive schematics that illustrate complex Internet mechanisms and processes. High-resolution graphics of actual Web sites guide you through lecture text and dozens of hands-on exercises.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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