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CYBER U: Ten Ways the Internet Can Make College Life Easier
Nicol AndrewsGone are the days of correction tape, manual margin setting, and countless hours spent stooped over a card catalogue in the library. While our parents are not likely to let us soon forget how things were “back when they were in school,” we have a better way. more...
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No Free Lunch for Downloaders: Dangers of Copyright Infringement
Anne JacobsDownloading movies or music may not be as free as you think. Just ask Jesse Jordan. This 19-year-old college student has agreed to pay $12,000 for downloading songs and letting others download the songs from him. Paying the out-of-court settlement was cheaper than battling the case in court. It was also cheaper than fellow student Aaron Sherman’s settlement of $17,500. more...
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Evaluating Information on the Internet
Anne JacobsSo you’ve found online sources for your research paper. Great. Now that you’ve found the information, how do you know if it’s credible? Remember, the information on the Internet is not regulated or verified by anyone. You have to be responsible for evaluating the information you find. more...
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Exploring the Internet: What You Can Do Online
Anne JacobsChances are you already know a lot about the Internet. Teens pick up the technology quickly. But if you happen to be new to the Net, it's easy to learn and fun to use. more...
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Low-Down on Pop-Ups
Anne Jacobs and Anne CollierChances are you already know a lot about the Internet. Teens pick up the technology quickly. But if you happen to be new to the Net, it's easy to learn and fun to use. more...
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Online Dating Ads
Anne JacobsOnline dating ads seem to be a fun way to meet people who are a lot cooler than the Joes and Janes running around your high school. But is it too good to be true? Keep in mind that online ads also offer the perfect job and body "just a click away." Let's face it -- on the web, skepticism is healthy. So what's behind the "perfect date"? more...
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Online Tracking
Anne JacobsYou're not as anonymous online as you may think. And you make yourself all too visible -- and trackable -- with the information you put online. Even the information you let slip in casual online conversation can lead someone to your front door. You may be giving out information that could put you in danger and not even know. it. more...
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Perils of Plagiarism
Anne JacobsThe Internet is great for research. Now you can download articles, cut and paste paragraphs, and put together a 10-page research paper without any effort at all. It's a lot of work to use your own words, so why bother? Download the text, maybe slap on some graphics, and it's a done deal, right? it. more...
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Spam Slam
Anne Jacobs and Maria MontielWhat is spam? Spam is junk mail in your inbox. You didn't ask for it, and you don't know who's sending it. more...