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A D Walmsley1

  • 1School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham. A.D.Walmsley@bham.ac.uk

British Dental Journal
|June 8, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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The internet offers vast information, but accessing it online can be time-consuming. Exploring online resources is educational and can become an engaging, addictive activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Digital Literacy

Background:

  • The internet provides a vast repository of information.
  • Effective utilization of online resources is crucial for information retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight useful starting points for web information gathering.
  • To discuss the time investment and engaging nature of online research.

Main Methods:

  • Web surfing for information and image collection.
  • Qualitative assessment of the time and engagement involved.

Main Results:

  • Specific websites identified as valuable starting points.
  • Significant time investment required for data collection (e.g., 1 hour for pictures).
  • The process is described as fun, educational, and potentially addictive.

    • Conclusions:

    • The web is a powerful tool for information access when used judiciously.
    • Online information gathering requires time but offers significant educational and engaging benefits.