The internet is unimaginable powerful research assistance, but can also be time wasting, frustrating and misleading. However, it has a great future and the benefits are numerous. Although the internet may appear to be more advantageous than using the library, one has to look at the quality Web based information as in most cases no reviews and evaluations have been done by experts on the subject. There is vast information of data that can be accessed to aid with independent learning. There are 4 billions uniquely published web pages and according to Maureen Henninger, author of "Don't Just surf the net: Effective Research Strategies (UNSW Press) only 6% of sites have educational content".
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