For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to note which websites you used.

(Review the Internet Primer section of this OLC for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability of information on any website.)

The following links address content addressed in the sample readings of this chapter. You may find the short selections bring up topics of interest to you that you would like to explore further. These websites may get you started in that direction.

http://www.calculateforfree.com/online1.html
Household Appliance Cost Calculator
Have you ever wondered which of your household appliances add the most to your monthly energy bills? The Cinergy Energy Calculator allows you to select an appliance, and enter how long it operates. Upon clicking on the "Calculate" button, the calculator will figure the approximate cost required to run the selected appliance for the specified amount of time.

http://www.census.gov/
Census Bureau Home Page
This governmental department aims to be the preeminent collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States.

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/education/genderdiff.html
Education and Gender Differences
A series of links to articles on this topic.

Option:
As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you used by answering the following questions:

1			What is the URL or address for this site?
2			Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate that here.)

Describe the website.

3			What do you think is the main purpose of this site?
4			Is this site effective, in your opinion?
5			If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better?

React to the content of the website.

6			Why did you choose this site to explore?
7			Did you obtain the information you expected to find?
8			What questions do you have about any aspect of the site?
9			What is the most valuable part of this website?
10			How will this information affect your life?
11			How does this information support the readings in your textbook?
12			Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with any aspect of this assignment?