Internet Exercises

1. Visit the Urban Legends Reference Pages to learn about email hoaxes and failed petitions such as the one created by students at the University of Northern Colorado. Why do you think such email messages are popular? Have you seen any of those discussed on the site? How can audience members better protect themselves from such messages?

http://www.snopes2.com/inboxer/

2. Access Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura's official Web site. You might read his biography, position statements on political issues, and other features of the site. Assess the overall design and image of the site. What kind of image does this site communicate to you? Why might this image be appealing to Minnesota residents?

http://www.mainserver.state.mn.us/governor/