While the Internet is an invaluable resource for today's research assignments, it does have its downfalls. David mentioned the network going down as one problem. A more serious problem is that students believe everything on the Internet is true. They do not realize that ANYONE can put ANYTHING on a web page and claim that it is true, accurate information. They need to be taught, perhaps in a Research Skills course, the specific skills necessary to finding accurate information on the Internet. Many educators require students to use both print and electronic resources, thereby providing a print/accurate verification of the electronic information. Kimberly Jayne, Staff Developer Eastern Suffolk BOCES 15 Andrea Road Holbrook, NY 11741
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