Description
Internet Investigations in Criminal Justice is the first and only book explaining the Internet for readers and students in criminal justice. Part One teaches users how to navigate the Internet and save favorite sites with two of the most popular browsers, Netscape 2.0 and Microsoft's Explorer. Through hands-on practice, readers can learn how to connect to World Wide Web sites and home pages; how to use mailing lists, newsgroups, relay chat, and net phones; and how to use search tools to find information and resources on the Internet. These search directories
include Yahoo, Magellan, Exute, Alta Vista, Infoseek, and Open Text. Part Two is devoted to understanding and using the t in criminal justice available on the Internet. The web sites include many resources, societies, publications, companies, mailing lists, and newsgroups. Using cyberspace for career planning in criminal justice, you will discover career resources, how to identify companies and organizations that have job opportunities, how to post your resume, how to get information on companies, and how to prepare for an interview. The "Learning Activities" in the last chapter let you test your Internet skills in applying
and using criminal justice information. An essential resource for achieving job success and personal goals, this book has the following features:
โข Teaches step by step
โข Enables you to start using the Net in less than 15 minutes
โข Uses only simple explanations-no "techie talk"
โข Helps you explore the Internet to prepare for your career
From one of America's most knowledgeable authors, Internet Investigations in Criminal Justice is compelling reading for anyone who wants to understand and use the information superhighway to prepare for a career in criminal justice.
ISBN: 9780134960432
