What is the value of name recognition?

New York Times Logo/Link Some brand names you can probably trust. The New York Times is a reliable source of information, whether in print or online.

National Geographic Magazine and Encyclopedia Britannica are reliable sources of online information. We know what these organizations do, so we trust their Web presence.

What does the government do? What is the purpose of government information on the Web? How do you think the CIA's Web pages might be useful?

Central Intelligence Agency Logo The Central Intelligence Agency collects and disseminates important information about other countries. One resource available on its Web site, The World Factbook, gives good factual and statistical information on every country in the world. This is a good source of information on populations, governments, religions, and so on.

The CIA's World Factbook is one of the most reliable free sources online.

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