Acclaimed Internet guru Cynthia Leshin has created a "must have" text for every college student. This hands-on text not only introduces students to the Internet, but focuses on the Internet as a tool for achieving success in college. With step-by-step descriptions, examples, and exercises, this best-selling author ensures a thorough understanding of the Internet.

Unique features include how to use the Internet for research; how to evaluate information on the Internet for reliability; how to reference electronic media in research papers; how to use the Internet for career planning and job searching; highlights specific student-oriented Websites; how to communicate on the Internet, including live interactions with both public and private forums; includes Listservers, Usenet, Newsgroups, CHATS, and Internet phone.