Online+Reading+is+Different

- It is easier to scan for relevant texts online, because there are hypertext links instead of something like an index.

-In an online search, there is a risk of being misled into reading websites that don't deliver in what they promise in the search results. - There is a lot more information on the internet so you have to be much more selective (ex. "This one looks like a scam because there are ads on the side")

-Online search saves time by allowing you to see many categories and job listing choices at once.... However, you can waste a lot of time by following unfruitful leads.

-You may have to create accounts to research some job sites, which is not an issue for offline research.

-We miss out on talking to real people who may have helpful insights that are more tailored to our needs.

Leslie and Fen - One of the differences in online information and finding information in a book is the validity of sources. We know that the book publishers are reputable where as some websites offer false or incorrect information. - The forums in which these readings occur are very different: one is a real location, the other is virtual. - The experience of choosing a website versus a book is actually similar. We found that we would scan the titles of the websites and pick or disregard sites. The same could be done with books.