Reference links for CIS10 and CIS11

Articles related to introductory computer classes

This is a list of articles on the Web that can be used to cover topics in Introduction to Business Computer Applications (CIS10) and Introduction to Information Technology (CIS11).
Some of these sites have been checked out extensively, others just look promising. If you find a site that you feel would be helpful, please sent me an email at pgrocer@bristol.mass.edu

Information About Tutorials	Free tutorials on CD
History of Computing	Computer History Museum Very comprehensive Charles Babbage Institute, Center for the History of Information Technology The Virtual Museum of Computing Triumph of The Nerds - PBS Annals of the History of Computing - IEEE The Machine That Changed the World - PBS DigiBarn computer museum The Revolutionaries Smithsonian - Computer History Collection More on history of computing
Word Processors	Star Office and Open Office: Star Office Word Processor Open Office Word Processor Microsoft Word: Tutorial for Microsoft Word 97 Tutorial for Microsoft Word 2000 Tutorial for Microsoft Word 2002 Tutorial Information for Microsoft Word XP Microsoft Word Tutorial Microsoft Word 2000 Another Word 2000 60 minute XP tutorial Word 2002/XP Core MOUS Word 2000 Core MOUS WordPerfect: WordPerfect tutorial on CD WordPerfect Tutorial Articles about WordPerfect from SmartComputing Tutorial of WordPerfect for legal writing - lots of general information
MOUS Certification information	Mous Certification Crazy
Internet	Very basic Each of these links take you to an incredible number of links - try following as many as you can! Points to a Wide range of information Must Read - Internet Tutorials - lots of interesting topics
Browsers	Web Browsers Browser Compatibility Tutorial Browser information Browser Resources
Email and Netiquette	Core rules of Netiquette Book on Netiquette
Searching	Surf the Web Basic tutorial on searching the web Searching and researching on the web Search engines Search Engine Watch Search Engine Submission Tips Guide to Web Search Engines Metacrawlers and metasearch engines All-in-one search Search engine resources
Evaluating electronic information	Rhodes University - Evaluating electronic information Evaluating and Assessing On-Line Resources Critically Analyzing Information Sources Evaluation Criteria Internet Dectective The Web Research Resource Evaluating Electronic Sources Evaluating Information Resources
e-commerce	Center for Research in Electronic Commerce Start of tutorial on e-commerce e-commerce times e-commerce guide
How Computers Work	PC Mechanic - how computers work how stuff works - computers Computers and the Internet site aimed at kids but, also great to lay a simple foundation Computer Lessons for Kids and Small Adults Introduction to Computers
Hardware	How stuff works Computer notes Definition of a computer - hardware Fact Monster Entry level harware tutorial Click on topics under Components Explained Hardware Smart Computing Basic Hardware page Geek.com hardware - I don't usually post unless I can find information about the site, but this looked good Focus on PC Support
Building A Computer	Buildpc,net with lots of building and installation PCMechanic - Build Your Own PC Build Your Own Computer Build Your Own PC Looks interesting - Build A PC
Operating Systems	How stuff works Kinds of operating systems Software systems components Operating Systems Another operating systems Operating Systems - intro level Information on a variety of operating systems
Networks	From how stuff works Another from how stuff works Networks Types of networks Information on intranet and networks - lots of links to information
Impact on Society	IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology
Ethics	Computer Ethics Institute 10 Commandments of Computer Ethics Cyberethics Computer Ethics
Spreadsheets	Star Office and Open Office: Star Office Word Processor Open Office Word Processor Microsoft Excel: Tutorial for Microsoft Excel 97 Microsoft Lessons on Excel 97 Tutorial for Microsoft Excel 2000
Databases	Databases Online Database Tutorials Introduction to Databases for the Web (1998 article> Database Tutoria Microsoft Access - Database
Resources	What is? Netdictionary A glossary Hyperdictionary Learnthat Client help desk Tech Web Newsletters and discussions Information Systems Resources
Systems Analysis and Design	Series of PowerPoint tutorials Overview of the systems life cycle" Materials from a course at University of Texas Systems approach to job hunting Systems analysis Powerpoint on systems development concepts Why General Managers Need to Understand Information Technology Systems Life Cycle and Intranets Series of overview tutorials
Design	Design your own robot 3GL Program Design
Access	Access 2000 tutorial Microsoft Access Tutorials Another Microsoft Access Tutorial Microsoft Access Microsoft Access 2000 Tutorial on using Microsoft Access - Access 97 Access Tutorials on specific subjects Access Tutorial
Helpdesk information	The Resource Center for Customer Service Representatives
Wide variety of information	techtv.com

Send e-mail to Mrs. Grocer, Chair of the CIS Department: pgrocer@bristol.mass.edu

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