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CATALOG Search for articles, books, dvds, etc. Example search for "research"
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INTERNET SEACRH EXAMPLE: site:edu for "artificial intelligence OR ai OR a.i."
Results will include only websites allowed to use .edu (education) domain.
Authoritative when posted by departments or professors with a reputation to risk.
INTERNET SEARCH EXAMPLE: site:gov for "artificial intelligence OR ai OR a.i."
Results will include only websites allowed to use .gov (government) domain.
Authoritative source of data, statistics, guides, definitions, procedures, etc.
Risk vs Gain
>>>> Ask: What do they GAIN by getting you to act on their information?
If the gain is significantly higher than the potential risk from using biased information, take that into consideration.
>>>> Ask: What do they RISK by giving you misleading information?
Institutions that have a reputation to risk are more apt to be careful about the authority and integrity of information they share and promote.

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints in Context: BROWSE TOPICS (Gale)

DATABASES & MAGAZINES: Computer & Information Sciences Resources

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Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete (Ebsco from Badgerlink)
Computing, technology, and engineering full-text research database. For college-level and adult researchers.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile)
Information Science (Gale OneFile)
PrepStep: Basic Computer Skills:
Computer Basics
Internet Basics
Microsoft Office Basics
PrepStep: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training Center: Artificial Intelligence Services AWS Cloud Essentials Managed Services Serverless Applications Certification Preparation Containers Cost Management Data Processing and Machine Learning Database Concepts Database Migrations Database Operations Developer Tools Internet of Things (IoT) Networking and Connectivity Game Technology Security, Identity, and Compliance Server Deployment Storage Services and Data Backup Streaming Media services Working with the AWS Console

Magazines:

Cybersecurity: Keep up on breaking news

"How to protect yourself online, read about five ways to safeguard your data, nine rules to protect against cyberattacks and how to conduct a cybersafety check. And take a look at how two of the top password managers stack up side by side. "

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Notice: Possible deprecation of WHOIS services after January 28, 2025 for ICANN TLDs

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Registration Data Access Protocol - RDAP- is a replacement for WHOIS.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES: Start Here

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EXAMPLE SEARCHES BY FORMAT (Articles, Books, Videos, Internet)

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Public Access

Risk vs Gain