The Internet is the richest source of information on the planet. Just about anything you could ever want to know is available online. Especially for students and scholars conducting research, the Internet is a fantastic resource for finding out what's been done in your field. The key to unleashing the research potential of the Internet is to know how to use the search engines.
When you use an Internet search engine to find something, the information is almost always returned in the form of a file. The way in which the file is organized is known as its format. File formats vary according to the kind of information being transmitted and its intended use.
Read chapters 11 and 12 of the Internet Literacy textbook to study the concepts covered by this module. Chapter 11 teaches you how to use the search engines, and Chapter 12 introduces you to the most commonly found Internet file types.
This module consists of two units of instruction containing online activities that prepare you for completing the course assignments. Follow the links below to study the unit of your choice:
| Unit 4-1 | Searching for Information, which teaches you how to find things on the Internet. |
| Unit 4-2 | Commonly Found Internet File Types, which explains the kinds of files you will find. |
