A Guide to finding quality information on the Internet selection and evaluation strategies

This book addresses the growing problem of how to sort the quality sites from the mass of junk available. Uniquely, it suggests a system of criteria and guidelines, developed through empirical research, for selecting and evaluating high-quality information resources. It also advises on devising chec...

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Main Author: Coke, Alison (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Facet Publishing 2001
Edition:Second edition
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