Internet Exercises

For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to note which websites you used.

(See http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/cws/stu_olc/m0_using.htm

Using the Internet for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability of information on any website.)

http://www.nv.cc.va.us/home/pleggat/dogwood/org/

Pamela C. Leggat, a reading teacher at Northern Virginia Community College, offers a specific list of supplies that students need for the semester.

http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/ilsweb.html

Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire

Barbara A. Soloman and Richard M. Felder at North Carolina State University set up a questionnaire to help students identify their preferred learning style. After completing the questionnaire, the results can lead students to detailed information about each type of learning.

1. What is the URL or address for this site?

2. Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate that here.)

3. What do you think is the main purpose of this site?

4. Is this site effective, in your opinion?

5. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better?

6. Why did you choose this site to explore?

7. Did you obtain the information you expected to find?

8. What questions do you have about any aspect of the site?

9. What is the most valuable part of this website?

10. How will this information affect your life?

11. How does this information support the readings in your textbook?

12. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with any aspect of this assignment?