One of the most fascinating and productive ways of using your computer for study is by connecting to the internet to access the extensive range of information available on the web. Such a diverse range of material brings its own challenges.
It is useful to know how to search effectively - see a brief guide to searching the web. You can also learn how to evaluate the information you retrieve.
The BBC's WebWise 
online
course will help you become a confident web user.
As an OU student you can also access a unique set of study resources. Don't miss the opportunity to find out exactly what these are, and make the most of them while they are available to you during the course of your study. For example, Library Services offers specially selected online resources for your OU studies that could help with assignments, background reading or simply keeping up to date. Skills for OU Study offers advice, information and guidance on a variety of skills that will help you as you study your OU course.
There are links to other OU resources on the Study Support area of StudentHome.
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