Internet Workshops

This workshop is suitable for the complete beginner. Individual tuition is available for those who are not familiar with the Windows environment (using a mouse, opening and closing windows etc.) or with the use of a browser (Internet Explorer)

Having learnt the use of these tools there is an introduction to the basic concepts of the Internet including safety aspects (viruses), followed by a description of an all-purpose searching strategy for finding information using the Internet.

The key to successful searching is to know the correct resource to use for different types of questions. This workshops expands on the search strategy explained in the first workshop, and demonstrates how and when to use: -

• directories
• search, metasearch and natural query engines
• on-line databases (Invisible Web)

The workshop also covers finding the main evidence-based medicine sites, and on-line databases.

This workshop covers the use of Medline and is intended for health professionals only.

Learn the basics of writing a web page, using nothing more than a text editor. A basic understanding of HTML is invaluable before you start to use a bespoke HTML editor such as Frontpage or Netfusion.

Create simple backgrounds using Paint.

How to use stylesheets to create mouseover effects, and to reduce work in formatting your page.

Javascript mouseover effects.