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Numerous problems were fixed in May and August—mostly disconnected links that resulted from the transfer of more than 1,500 files to three new hosting services. If you discover a problem, please let us know. Because of traffic overloads, three of the website hosting services were changed in May to add greater capacity and speed. In the process, a few files temporarily dropped between the cybercracks and were temporarily unavailable. The four sites should now be independent, which should reduce problems caused by hyperlinks jumping from one domain to the other. Animation Issue Some
Although a great many people go through these modules on an individual basis, a great many users are in classrooms. To try to accommodate a greater range of needs, we've devised a color code for links.
The text materials and illustrations continue to be updated on a regular basis as new information is published in trades, newspapers, and on the Internet. The date at the top of each module indicates when the material was last updated. This whole project is considered a collaborative effort. This means that we all have a responsibility to catch errors, make suggestions, and, in general, make sure that these materials become more and more useful to all of us. Just send an e-mail message to You can also click on the animated suggestion button below. Basic information on the use of these cybercourses can be found here and here. These materials are now available at: Although this text is free, there's one string attached.
If these materials are used in developing a career in the media, you need to "pay" for the material by at least once producing something to aid people or conditions in the world. Need some ideas? Consider this. If you use the cybertext and you don't go into the field professionally, here is the "price." A textbook of this type would cost at least $50 (probably much more, with all the color illustrations). Assuming that personal time is worth $25 an hour, you should devote at least two hours to doing something positive and totally selfless for some person or agency. That's it. The text is paid for, and you should have no guilty conscience.
At this point I've received many messages telling me how students have "paid" for the cybertext. I appreciate these letters...and I assume that many have benefited as a result of these student actions. Ron Whittaker, Ph.D.
Copyright Notice: Although you are free to use the materials in the world-wide web version of this cybertext, the English, Spanish and Portuguese modules and illustrations are protected by U.S. and international copyright law. The rationale for the copyright limitations is explained here . To print them out for distribution, or to reproduce them in any other form is a violation of copyright. There have been attempts to modify these materials and use them in other contexts. To protect the continued availability of the materials, I would appreciate your bringing any such violations of copyright to my attention
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) indicates background reading. This material is not included on the interactive tests, although it may help in understanding the concepts covered.
) indicates technical information. This type of information is designed for advanced classes and professionals; and, again, this may or may be required by an instructor. These areas will also be expanded in the future to meet the needs of advanced students.
) external links that have related information. This information is not included on the interactive tests, but an instructor has the option of asking that you read this information. CyberCollege and the InternetCampus have no control over the content or availability of these external links.
). These are covered in the interactive tests and puzzles.
