Virtual Training Suite : Computer Science a free online tutorial to help students develop their Internet research skills.
Irish Computer Society website for ICT professionals in Ireland.
Mathcentre website offering free mathematic resources and support.
How do you know if information you find on the Internet is reliable?
Take a minute to ask yourself the following questions.
Accuracy
• Is the information reliable and error-free?
• Is there an editor or someone who checks the information?
Authority
• What are the author’s qualifications for writing on this subject?
Coverage
• What are the topics included in the work?
Currency
• Is the content of the work up-to-date?
• Is the publication date clearly labelled?
• Broken links are one measure of an out-of-date page
Objectivity
• Is the information presented with a minimum of bias?
• To what extent is the information trying to sway the opinion of the audience?