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Welcome to the INF100 Introduction to the Information Professions wiki. (http://inf100.wikispaces.com) The word **wiki** comes from the Hawaiian langauage and means '**quick'**. It has come to mean a place where information can quickly and easily be sought, edited and shared. A Youtube video provides an easy to understand demonstration on what a wiki is and what it can do. Click on the arrow on the Youtube video below, "Wikis in Plain English", for more information.

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The wiki for INF100 is to provide a space where answers will be provided for any questions that students may have about the content material or the adminstration of the subject. It will be an FAQ (frequently asked questions) site where answers to questions that may be of interest to the entire cohort of INF100. Questions that may be of a specific or personal nature should be directed to the subject coordinator and not here.

//__**What is the preferred referencing style for CSU students?**__//

The preferred style is **APA**. An APA Referencing Summary has been developed by the CSU Learning Skills Advisors and is available for download from the CSU Library site at [] Download, print and keep a copy of this guide for quick reference help.

__//**What software should I have on my computer?**//__

A **word processor** is vital. Most people use Microsoft Word though almost any word processing software package is okay. If you are unsure, please ask your subject coordinator.

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 * Adobe Acrobat Reader** is vital for reading pdf files. It is a free download from

[] Having anti-virus software is an essential tool.
 * Anti-virus software**. A FREE anti-virus software program is provided by CSU. Its name is SOPHOS and the download can be located at

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