Internet Tutorials

The following are tutorials presented for a sequential introduction to Internet use.

The Basic Tutorials

Mouserobics - New to the computer world? Having trouble making your mouse do what you want? Try this fun and easy step-by-step game on how to use your mouse. Great for children too!
http://www.ckls.org/%7Ecrippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.html
Mousing Tutorial and Practice Games - Created by the Palm Beach Library System, this web site provides a mousing tutorial, "mousercize," and games to play to practice using the mouse, A site that's both informative and fun!
http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing
Learn2Type - Great for teens and adults who want to improve their finger positioning and speed. This tutorial will show you how to type properly and grade you on your accuracy and speed. Note: FREE registration is required by choosing a login name and password. The difficulty of the typing assignments is determined by your age and education level.
http://www.learn2type.com/
WSG - Communication (Email) - Never used email before and you don't know where to start? This tutorial will have you in touch with all your friends and family in no time!
http://www.websearchguide.ca/communicate/mailfram.htm
New User Tutorial (Mouse Skills) - Want to understand how to use a mouse better? This tutorial employs colored pictures for each step or function of the mouse. Great for visual learners or those who just want a straight forward lesson in mouse skills.
http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htm

Bare Bones 101 - Created by the University of South Carolina - Beaufort Library, this site features mini "assignments" which illustrate each of ten lessons that include topics such as how to search, where to search, and evaluating what you find. Also, highlights five major search engines' particular quirks.
http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml
ICYouSee: T is for Thinking - Does a web site seem too good to be true? Since anyone can create a web page, one has to be on the alert for hoaxes, scams, and fraudulent information. This tutorial will instruct you on how to evaluate web pages and be confident in your sources. The dose of humor is an added bonus.
http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html
Tutorial Table of Contents: Finding Information on the Internet - For learners who prefer to read straight through a lesson and then explore on their own, this UC Berkeley site provides easy-to-follow tips on search strategies, web site evaluation, and how to cite electronic sources.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
How Not to Plagiarize - Confused about how to credit resources when doing a research paper? This tutorial will answer your questions and provide links to popular formats for citing sources.
http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/using-sources/how-not-to-plagiarize

Web Searching Tips - Want to become the ultimate expert when it comes to using search engines? This site contains everything you need to know on how to make a search engine work for you! Examples are given for many of the most popular search engines.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=facts
Tonic: The Online Netskills Interactive Course - Need to become an expert at evaluating web pages on the fly? Spend an hour or two with the “Internet Detective” and gain valuable analytical skills. Read brief discussions on each topic and then take a short quiz about the material; the site automatically returns your results and tracks your score. Note: Registration is required, but is FREE - just create a login name and give an email address to allow you to work at your own pace, no need to complete in one sitting.
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/onlinecourses/tonic/
Finding Images on the Web - Want to spruce up your reports or personal web sites? Check out this tutorial on how to find, use, and insert images into your documents or web pages. Also talks about image copyrights and proper citation of sources.
http://www.bu.edu/library/instruction/findimages/