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TONIC: an overview of using the Internet

TONIC is a course of instruction on using the Internet. TONIC is an easy-to-understand, structured overview of networking and the Internet which offers step-by-step, practical guidance on a range of topics.

The topics covered include an introduction to the internet and a description of the main software tools for navigating networks. The course also looks at types and examples of networked information, at the means available for searching for that information and at the communication facilities and resources on the internet.

The RDN Virtual Training Suite: subject specific tutorials

The RDN Virtual Training Suite is a set of 40 online subject-specific tutorials in Internet information skills. Whether you are anovice or an experienced Internet user, these tutorials will help you make best of the Internet.

These tutorials will guide you around these frustrating pitfalls and towards sites that are relevant and helpful for your own work. Read more about the Virtual Training Suite ...

Using the Google Internet Search Engine

Google is deservedly one of the most popular Internet search engines. Using our guide to Google as an example, this tutorial will will help you get the best out of Google of search engines. The tutorial looks at planning a search, simple and advanced searching.

Using Internet Directories

Search Engines are not the only way of exploring the Internet. Internet directories allow to browse through listings of selcted web sites until you find the information you need. This tutorial introduces the concept of directories and looks at subject gateways.

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