The original founding of the Internet by computer scientists and researchers was for information sharing. To be more precise, the Internet is essentially a network of connected computers. Moreover, its main purpose was to serve as an electronic reference for those in educational communities. As such, the “reference” category is a tribute to the fundamental function of the Internet – to be a point of reference.

Many different forms of paper references have taken to the world wide web. We can now access online versions of almanacs, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. Although some may require paid memberships for full access, there are a plethora of completely free to use references in this directory.

The advent of the ‘net has also lead to new types of references that can be attributed to easier and less costly methods of communication. The “ask an expert” subcategory is a perfect example of this. A wide range of people can now answer question on your mind, including industry professionals, expert volunteers, and resourceful individuals. So long as you are not breaking copyright or plagiarizing, using the Internet as a reference is becoming generally accepted for research.

While some of the websites listed under the “reference” category might sound a bit dull and uninteresting, it turns out that many of them are not. The coupling of the Internet and references has generated a diverse collection of interactive resources that are accurate, engaging, interactive, and up to date. Save time by bookmarking this page and starting your research here.