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What is this tutorial?
It's a FREE online course that teaches you Internet skills to help with your university and college work. You can do it in your own time, at your own pace.
It's just for you to learn for your own interest - no one is testing you, and it's not part of a formal course with formal qualifications.
How do I use it?
If you want to work through the tutorial step-by-step then use the Next/Previous buttons at the bottom of each page:
If you prefer to jump between sections, use the index in the margin on the left.
What do the links at the top of the screen do?
At the top of each page you can access some additional pages:
References
The 'references' page lists all the web sites, journals, articles etc which we have used or found useful in writing this tutorial. This page also provides a list of all the links to web sites which are mentioned within the tutorial pages, all together in one place for your convenience.
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For Tutors
This is a page of ideas for tutors interested in using this site with their students. There are some creative suggestions for class exercises and activities.
Are there more tutorials like this one?
Yes! This tutorial is part of a national service called the Intute Virtual Training Suite, which offers over 60 free, online tutorials. Some are for students in universities or colleges, some are for adult and community learners (so they differ slightly) but they are all free for anyone to use.
Who's behind all this?
Use the About us link to find out more "behind the scenes" information about the service.