Thing # 13

Social bookmarking could be used in conjuction with research. A link to the bookmark site could be added to the research information page. This is taking internet directories to a new level.  It's nice to know that all of the websites have been reviewed and tagged by a person. The tags help you narrow your searches to retrieve information that is applicable to your needs. As with many of the other 2.0 tools we have looked at, the interaction between others with similar interests maximizes your capabilities for locating valuable information. I like the ratings feature on ma.gnolia. This rating system  could be used to weed out the less desirable sites. This is a quit and easy way to compile a list of websites for a particular topic which is perfect for research.