G. Using technology
1. Chapter 8, “Thinking Critically about Information on the Internet,”
Exercises,
Becoming a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/
information.html
This web page offers key points to consider when critically
evaluating a web page or site. This skill is extremely important for academic
success when using the Internet.
2. Chapter 9, “Getting Connected—Entering Cyberspace,” Exercises,
Becoming a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/cyberspace.html
This web page provides useful
questions to ask an ISP (individual service provider) when you are shopping
to connect to the Internet at your home or office.
3. Chapter 9, “ Save Time on Your Computer,” Exercises
, Becoming
a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/savetime.html
If you are new to computers,
this page will help you think creatively about the ways a computer could help
you with your academic work.
4. Chapter 9, “Find What You Want on the Internet,” Exercises,
Becoming a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/finding.html
Learn about one of the most
important skills about the Internet: searching. You’ll understand the difference
between subject directories and those computerized critters called search engines
or “spiders.”
5. Chapter 9, “Using Computers to Manage Ideas and Information,”
Exercises,
Becoming a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/manage.
html
Do you know the difference
between presentation software and reference software? What about browser software
or software for storage media? This web page offers simple, useful distinctions.
6. Chapter 9, “Staying Up to Date with Software,” Exercises,
Becoming
a Master Student http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/9e/students/staying.html
You might need a list of web
sites for late-breaking news about technology. Then you can become more knowledgeable
if a youthful hacker from your class questions you on technological issues.
7. The New York Times Technology Section Online
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/technology/index.html
This online version of the
NY Times’ technology section provides up-to-date and reader-friendly information
about technology. You can read material up to one week of print publication
for free.
8. E-mail Etiquette
http://mfischer.home.texas.net/email_etiquette.htm
This student-created web site
gives down-to-earth advice on how to make your email recipients happy by avoiding
common e-mail etiquette mistakes.
