Essays and Research Papers on Internet 

This 5 page report makes the argument that censorship of dangerous information on the Internet is an important consideration in preventing both domestic and foreign terrorist attacks. In particular, information regarding how to make a bomb is both harmful and dangerous and should be censored from the Internet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the problem of Internet abuse in the work place as a 'sample' to helping a company that is having this particular problem. Discussion centers around loss of productivity and increase liability to the company. Charts are included Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages. There is no doubt that e-commerce is the driving force in this age of retailing technology but there are also problems that can occur when it comes to doing business over the Internet. This paper explains what some of those problems are and how best to deal with them so that ...

7 pages in length. Shopping has never been so fast and convenient as it is via the World Wide Web. Not only are people able to research large purchases such as televisions and furniture before making the commitment, but they are also afforded the luxury of buying groceries, personal items, gifts and a ...

This is a 15 page paper discussing the impact of the Internet on democratization. The impact of the Internet in today’s society is evident in the way it has become one of the major engines of modern day democracy and is also seen as one of the major tools for expansion of future democracy in ...

6 pages in length. The extent to which Internet censorship has become a requisite part of the entire World Wide Web experience is clearly indicative of the manner by which society's offensive element has found a way to reach its vulnerable audience. That pornography has been cited as the primary search objective on ...

16 pages. The impact that telemedicine has on the modern world and modern medicine is growing quickly as technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace. Within this paper are some very interesting findings regarding telemedicine and how it influences today's world. While it is for the most part a positive influence there are ...

This 15 page paper provides a glossary of network protocols such as IP, TCP/IP, HTTP and 17 others. The concept of protocols is also discussed. The bulk of the paper provides specific information on the various protocols used in networking situations, mostly involving the Internet. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 7 page report discusses “spam” or bulk emailing. Such a practice has been described by anti-spam organization as being “the crack cocaine of marketing -- cheap, readily available; it’s irresistible to the addict that uses it over and over.” Others who support using spam to market their products claim it is simply a tool for marketing. This report ...

A 5 page paper reviewing and comparing the websites of two restorative dentists, one located in British Columbia, the other located high above New York City’s Central Park. Both sites offer limited information about the services offered and what the patient can expect; neither offers anymore contact information than a phone number and an ...

A 7 page paper examining the role of the Internet in disseminating children’s health and safety information and also presenting a danger to children’s health and safety. The paper discusses discernment of information quality, providing high-quality sites (i.e., WebMD) containing information for parents. The paper also discusses what parents should be teaching their ...

This 7 page paper outlines the current and projected future trends of e-commerce, including the increase in value of the market, the way it is perceived to reduce barriers to trade and how it may also increase competition. The perceived advantages are demonstrated by looking at Amazon.com. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

7 pages in length. Instant gratification is the catchword of the twenty-first century, and along with this new slogan comes the dissolution of such time consuming entities as magazine publication. One needs only to count how many publishers are giving away their titles for free six-month subscriptions just to continue circulating their magazines, ...

This 14 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of selling groceries on the Internet. Written in two parts the first part considers the advantages and disadvantages for both the supermarkets and the customers. The second part considers the profile of customers in Hong Kong supermarkets and how they may or may not be suited ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing concerns and goals for the webmasters of First Nation web sites. With the introduction of globalization and increased accessibility to information technology around the world, researchers and historians have given up the idea of keeping some indigenous cultures free from outside influences. Originally the idea of indigenous peoples ...

This 5-page paper, modeled after the technique of a white paper, analyzes Microsoft's new venture, Palladium. The essay describes the concept and its impact and also examines the downsides and criticism of Palladium. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.

5 pages. Internet gambling has become one of the fastest-growing Internet businesses on the World Wide Web. Statistics show us that many players spend more money and lose it, faster than they do at any Las Vegas casino. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the use and abuse of email and access to the Internet by employees. What are the issues in terms of rights to privacy compared to an organization’s right to control the actions of its workers? In the typical modern workplace, email serves as the primary mode for gossip around the ...

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the topic of library censorship and the Internet. The paper argues that the net should not be censored. The role of the library is explored and the concept of pornography in society is also included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 8-page paper examines the rise of the Internet, and some of the ethical issues that have cropped up because of the Internet. Topics touched upon include employee monitoring, identity theft, right to privacy and "cyberslacking." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the likely directions of IT in the first 10 or 15 years of the new century. As the boundaries between IT and the rest of the business blur, those designing, implementing and executing these and other changes will need to be conversant not only in business, but also in ...

This 12 page paper examines the way in which e-commerce is growing and the issues it raises for any company seeking to undertake trade on the internet. The paper considers the role of e-commerce and the potential advantages and disadvantages, the need for different management considerations, legal protection and the change in culture for ...

This 8 page paper considers McLuhan’s central thesis in the Gutenberg Galaxy and discusses whether it is relevant to the current revolution in electronic publishing. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper (including an annotated bibliography) consider whether UKL internet providers would be able to avoid liability issues by locating servers outside the UK. The paper includes discussion on jurisdiction issues, compares the internet to newspapers and relevant cases and decision that indicates a changing perceptive by the UK courts since the case ...

A 10 page paper examining an Internet membership group in terms of composition, function, operation and differences from traditional mass media. This form of communication is one in which many can take part, but it still retains the form of exchange between individuals. This provides a significant difference between the group and traditional ...