Understanding Computing
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This book looks at the basics of computer safety. It emphasises that once a computer is online, the user is open to dangers of various kinds, so there is a need to keep information private and use secure passwords. It defines digital footprints and online identity, and explains how to tell if a website is safe to visit. It also explains about computer etiquette and cyber bullying. The concepts are illustrated with case studies and examples of searches, and there are do's and don'ts and fact boxes to illustrate the topics covered.
This book looks at the basics of computer search and research. It explains the difference between search and research, how to search and how to organise the results of a search to turn them into research. It describes how search engines work, and how to get the best results from your search. There are tips for successful searches including how to spot plagiarism and how to acknowledge sources. Try This features give suggestions for practising search techniques, and there are fact boxes to illustrate the topics covered.
Each book in this series looks at a different aspect of computing. The emphasis is on understanding the basic concepts rather than a step-by-step manual. The topics covered are illustrated with do's and don'ts, fact boxes, Did You Know? Boxes, current developments in the world of computing, case studies and suggestions for practising the techniques described.
Each book in this series looks at a different aspect of computing. The emphasis is on understanding the basic concepts rather than a step-by-step manual. The topics covered are illustrated with do's and don'ts, fact boxes, Did You Know? Boxes, current developments in the world of computing, case studies and suggestions for practising the techniques described.
