Today, we learnt about the different types of resources on the internet. Some of the types include: websites, wikis, forums, blogs, databases, journals and rss. From these resources, we are able to get a wide range of information for our research - that is, if we are able to use the tools on the internet effectively.
The lecture also talked about different types of sites on the internet, which also allows us to determine the reliability of the site, by recongizing its purpose. For instance, some websites are advocacy, in other words, they are created in order to ask people to support a particular issue, or ask them to donate to support the organisation, so that the organisation can help those in need, like the Haiti Earthquake victims.
However, there are also other websites that only provide factual information for readers to know more about a particular subject. An example is http://www.mathsisfun.com/, which is targeted for Primary school students to learn more about Mathematics. They do not promote any causes, they just let the reader expand their knowledge on Maths. Another example is http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/, where Singaporeans can learn more about bus services in Singapore.
Several other types of internet resources include: personal, entertainment and news websites. Personal websites are websites that are created by an individual for their own usage. Entertainment websites provide visitors with fun and have a break from daily life, by playing games, watching videos and etc. News website basically gives information about current events around the world.
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