The Internet is not like a library in which all its available items are identified and can be retrieved by a single catalog. In fact, no one knows how many individual files reside on the Internet. The number runs into the millions and is growing at a rapid pace. The availability and growth of the Internet offers students, teachers, and researchers the opportunity to find information and data from all over the world. Online Resources It is important to remember the Internet is a self-publishing medium when you locate sites in the course of your research.
Internet sites change over time according to the commitment and inclination of the creator.
Some sites demonstrate an expert's knowledge, while others are amateur efforts. Some may be updated daily, while others may be outdated. As with any information resource, it is important to evaluate what you find on the Internet. Also be aware that the addresses of Internet sites often change, or disappear altogether. Information is intellectual and is protected by the law.