Abstract

Since the roots of the Internet lie in academia, educators and researchers have had the opportunity to engage in research over the Internet for some years now, though many have not been aware of its existence or the extent of available information until recently when the US government publicized its goal of furthering the global dissemination of information via the Internet. The article describes and explains the origin and intent of the Internet, its application for assisting in research, the various tools for delving through the wealth of information available in what is termed cyberspace, a listing of specific, recommended software applications, and a listing of Internet-accessible resources of interest to researchers in the social and behavioral sciences and related fields