| With a computer and a phone connection, anyone can
publish on the Web. Individuals
- People from nearly every country publish
pages on the Web, representing a wide variety of views and
languages.
Universities -
Universities put entire classes online as
well as provide space for their faculty and
students to produce Web pages. Much of the information you
need to enroll and register for classes can be found on the Web.
Government Agencies -
In order to make information available to
more people, federal, state and local governments are publishing
many documents on the Web. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
puts copies of tax forms on the Web.
Companies -
Many companies publish financial documents and press releases on
their sites. The Web is also a major marketing tool for many
companies to provide information about their products. Nike
produces a popular site full of sports information.
Organizations -
Organizations have agendas and opinions that
they want you to know about. The American Lung Association
educates about the dangers of smoking on its Web page.
Libraries -
That's right, libraries are major producers and purchasers of
quality information on the Web. The Library of Congress
puts copies of important historical photographs and documents on
their site called "The American Memory Project." |