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Module 8: Managing your flow of information on the Internet

RSS is an acronym that stands for 'Rich Site Summary' or alternately, 'Really Simply Syndication'. RSS feeds are a great way to subscribe to a websites content. With so much accessible information right out our fingertips in today's technological age, it can often become confusing and overwhelming to even find a starting point. RSS feeds can help by providing regular information direct to you. It's a great way to keep track of your favourite websites and be notified of updates. It's obviously an efficient use of time in the hectic world we live in with the search time taken out. It is also a much better solution that an email list subscription as you don't have to give out email and eliminate, therefore, potential spammers. It would be great for students to establish RSS feeds that would relate to an assignment topic or area of current research. It would allow for access to the most up to date content automatically. RSS feeds can give you access to n...