Product Description

This indispensable guide helps novice and experienced computer users take full advantage of Internet and World Wide Web capabilities.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1174382 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 276 pages

Review
'An excellent book to have handy when it's time to start that big research project.' - The Internet Writing Journal

'A no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts guide for journalists and writers in all fields ... This can be a lifesaver for a reporter writing on a tight deadline.' - Editor & Publisher

From the Back Cover
This indispensable guide helps novice and experienced computer users take full advantage of Internet and World Wide Web capabilities. Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides a basic introduction to the Internet and describes specialized resources and tools for writers, researchers, journalists and students. Bursting with helpful graphics, hints, and tips, the Handbook shows users how to:
Select an Internet service provider, Web browser, and e-mail software * Develop online search strategies with the latest generation of tools * Use the best online databases, libraries, and government sites * Explore multimedia applications such as streaming media, Web conferencing, and desktop video conferencing * Generate leads and make contacts by posting queries to mailing lists * Keep mail and address lists organized * Create their own Web pages * Write for an online audience
Online Updates:A special Web site maintained by the authors provides ongoing updates to the information contained in this edition, keeping readers current on important resources. Go to www.guilford.com/writernet.

About the Author
Mary McGuire is Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.

Linda Stilborne is an Ottawa based educator, Internet technology consultant , and writer.

Melinda McAdams is a Professor at the University of Florida, where she holds the Knight Chair in Journalism.

Laurel Hyatt is a freelance journalist whose work on computer assisted reporting has received extensive coverage in specialized journals such as Scan.

Customer Reviews

Dissapointing
If you've been too long surfing the Internet, the Handbook seems obvious. There's nothing for the intermediate or advanced Net user.

Well-written but out-of-date and not worth the money
Though well-written and thorough, I found many links and/or suggestions to be out of date already. Provides good advice about mailing lists, but I think there are better books at a much lower price out there.