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About the internet

What is the internet

The internet is a global network that connects millions of computers all over the world. It allows us to communicate, research, and share. The origin of the word internet is from inter- ‘reciprocal, mutual’ + network.

To get the right results, there are a few steps to follow...

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​Researching

Look for websites that end with the following:

" .edu, .gov or .org".
These are usually trustworthy.

Search the right place

To narrow search results further, you can exclude specific words. It will help when not making a general search

​Leave out words

​Extra tips

>It helps to check the date, to ensure it is not outdated

>Read a lot of sources to confirm if what you are seeing is true

>Don't rely on websites with a lot of ads or that do not look professional
* Do not copy what you do not understand, that is plagiarism

​How to stay safe

Do not share personal info life your name, phone number [when you get one], address, passwords, pictures of people, etc. Also, if a stranger finds a way to communicate with you, report to a trusted [and qualified] adult. Use websites that are safe and age-appropriate.