I found this course to give me an insight into the world of the web in an academic way. I have read texts that I did not know to even exist from a form of narrative I was not aware could have such an impact on narrative theory. From the very start of this course, everything was new to me and there were times that the subjects we talked about were completely over my head. The explanation of discourse as “always a reconstruction” has been a useful tool that I have carried with me into several of my English courses. I was always a bit of a skeptic when it came to the internet and the information that was on there but after reading articles, such as "Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica," by Daniel Terdiman, it made me realize that a great majority of the information found on the internet can be reliable.

The reading "A Rape in Cyberspace" by Julian Dibbell was one of the weirdest pieces of writing I have ever read, however, it did evoke a lot of thought about whether or not it is possible for this to happen. It makes you think about whether or not we are able to apply everyday standards to the internet, and in many ways, a lot of people do. Overall, this course has given me a larger understanding of the detailed aspects of the World Wide Web. It has introduced me to several different programmes, such as ELIZA and Varicella, and interactive texts, such as Patchwork Girl and Victory Garden, which will no doubt come in handy in my academic future .