Internet Safety Tips The internet is an incredibly powerful and useful tool. The availability of vast amounts of information would astonish any of the historical figures that we study in class. However, we should always be cautious with our internet usage.
One issue that can plague internet users is the inaccuracy of information that they find. Many of the popular search engines do not necessarily lead you to the most academic sources. Pay attention to whether a website is a commercial site. Websites that are .org, .gov, and .edu are more likely to be reliable than one that is .com. When using the internet, always beware of other parties trying to gain access to your sensitive information. Anti-virus software is an absolute necessity when using surfing the web. Always be cautious if a site or link asks for your personal information. Many sites that ask for registration of any kind simply need a valid email address. |
Plagiarism
Never copy and paste anything directly from the internet. Make sure that you are putting everything in your own words. There is also a link below that helps with proper citation for papers, projects, and assignments. Plagiarizing others’ work is dishonest and shows a lack of integrity. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about how to properly cite something or whether or not something would be considered plagiarism. Better to be safe than sorry.
Cyberbullying Cyber-bullying is a serious issue. We need respect to our peers in the electronic realm just as we would in the classroom. Spreading rumors, gossiping, and using mean words can be very hurtful to others. We have the privilege of using amazing technology on a regular basis; there is no reason to use social media and the internet to be harmful to others. Please say something if you know of anyone being cyber-bullied or engaging in cyber-bully behavior.
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Useful Internet Tools
Primary Sources - This is a great place to start identifying the best ways to find accurate primary sources on the web.
KnightCite - This is a reliable resource to make sure that you are using proper citation techniques when using information found on the internet.
StumbleUpon - This is an interesting way to search the web for videos, photos, and other information.
KnightCite - This is a reliable resource to make sure that you are using proper citation techniques when using information found on the internet.
StumbleUpon - This is an interesting way to search the web for videos, photos, and other information.