Using the web checklist
Note: some of the documents on this page are in PDF format. In order to view a PDF you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 
You will need to use a web browser to search for information on the University website and external websites.
Read the following statements and follow the action list below if you can't answer yes to all the questions.
Can you..
- Use a web browser (eg, Internet Explorer) to view a website and follow links?
- Use a search engine (eg, Google or Yahoo!) to find information on the World Wide Web?
- Type URLs (addresses of websites)?
If you can't answer yes to all of the above:
You need to improve your web skills:
Either
1. By self-study (before or after you start your course)
A book might help, but you can also download and work through the following documents:
- Getting started with the Internet (PDF, 10.6Mb) [UoB only]
- Beginner's guide to the University of Bristol website (PDF, 714Kb)
See also some other ways to learn.
Or
2. Additional help (after registration)
Your Subject Librarian can help you get started finding information on the web. Many offer introductory courses to new students. For further details ask in your department or see the Library Services subject resource pages.
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