Internet Research Task Force
https://irtf.org/

The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) promotes research of importance to the evolution of the Internet by creating focused, long-term Research Groups working on topics related to Internet protocols, applications, architecture and technology. The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) focuses on longer term research issues related to the Internet while the parallel organization, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), focuses on the shorter term issues of engineering and standards making. The IRTF is a composed of a number of focused and long-term Research Groups. These groups work on topics related to Internet protocols, applications, architecture and technology. Research Groups have the stable long term membership needed to promote the development of research collaboration and teamwork in exploring research issues. Participation is by individual contributors, rather than by representatives of organizations. The IRTF is managed by the IRTF Chair in consultation with the Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG). The IRSG membership includes the IRTF Chair, the chairs of the various Research Groups and other individuals (“members at large”) from the research community selected by the IRTF Chair. The RFC Editor publishes documents from the IRTF and its Research Groups on the IRTF Stream (RFC 5743). This will be added to World Wide Web Reference Subject Tracer™.

Hybrid Pedagogy
http://www.digitalpedagogylab.com/hybridped

Hybrid Pedagogy Inc. is a non-profit that “focuses on the implementation of critical digital pedagogy in education at all levels” and seeks to “prepare learners, educators, librarians, and administrators to teach, collaborate, and think with digital technology.” To further these aims, visitors to the organization’s website will find the open-access peer-reviewed journal, Hybrid Pedagogy, as well as the Digital Pedagogy Lab, where there are blog posts, podcasts, and harvested tweets. Hybrid Pedagogy provides a venue for voices in education that might otherwise be marginalized to be published and peer reviewed. For example, academics in the throes of late-summer syllabus writing may be interested in a 2014 article, “Syllabus as Manifesto: A Critical Approach to Classroom Culture.” The site can be a little tricky to navigate, and it’s hard to tell what portions of the content the site search covers – but a Google search on a keyword or article title + hybrid pedagogy works perfectly. In 2015 and 2016, Digital Pedagogy Lab hosted 3- and 5-day Summer Institutes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Mary Washington in Virginia, and in Canada at the University of Prince Edward Island. For those unable to attend in person, summaries and comments on talks at the 2016 Institute can be found on the website. This will be added to Education and Scholar Resources Subject Tracer™. Copyright © 2016 Internet Scout Research Group –  http://scout.wisc.edu

Updated>eCommerce Resources On the Internet 2016
http://www.eCommerceResources.info/

The above is the associated white paper link dataset compilation of the eCommerce Resources On the Internet 2016 Subject Tracer™ Information Blog by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.. It is a 27 page .pdf document (250KB) freely available from the above URL. [Updated with all links validated and new links added on September 26, 2016]. Other white papers are available by clicking here.

Opinion Stage
https://www.opinionstage.com

Opinion Stage is an online tool for creating multiple choice quizzes, interactive surveys, and online polls. Users can then embed these items into their websites or forms, along with accompanying videos or photographs. While created in part for commercial use, Opinion Stage provides a useful free resource for educators. One can use Opinion Stage to create an interactive quiz that allows students to check their comprehension of an online reading assignment or video. Alternatively, instructors or facilitators might use this tool to survey students or participants about their interests or goals. All basic features of Opinion Stage are free; users also have the option to upgrade to a paid account. This will be added to Entrepreneurial Resources Subject Tracer™. This will be added to the tools section of Research Resources Subject Tracer™. Copyright © 2016 Internet Scout Research Group – http://scout.wisc.edu

6Q – Meaningful Employee Surveys In Minutes
https://www.6q.io/

6Q improves work lives and office morale of companies across the globe by connecting leaders to employees through their innovative six question surveys. Receive actionable feedback and measure the mood of your team in literally a few minutes, choosing a frequency that suits your organization; weekly, bi-weekly or every four weeks. Benefits include: 1) Improved employee engagement – Build better engagement and grow happiness across your teams; b) Increased productivity – Discover internal issues and resolve them quickly; c) Reduced employee turnover – Save recruitment costs and hassle through better understanding and increased engagement; d) Positive company culture – Create a culture that embraces open communication and respect; e) Improved morale – Asking for feedback improves morale and team sentiment; and f) Better teamwork – Peer recognition builds respect and improves team cohesion. Features include: 1) Peer recognition system – Our High Five system endorses better teamwork and gratitude between employees; 2) Professional question library – Over 200 employee survey questions to choose from or create your own custom questions; 3) User friendly surveys – Increase employee responses by selecting from our anonymous or individual survey types; 4) Sort by segments – Gain better insights by segmenting data by teams, locations or any filters you like; 5) Works on all devices – Designed to work on mobile, desktop or tablet. Use 6Q at the office, on the beach or anywhere you are in the world; and 6) Detailed reports – Our email and web-based reports provide actionable insights into your team sentiment. This will be added to Entrepreneurial Resources Subject Tracer™.

Updated> 2016 Directory of Directories
http://www.2016DirectoryOfDirectories.com/

The above is a white paper link dataset compilation of the 2016 Directory Of Directories by Internet Expert Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. This Directory of Directories covers all the competent and well maintained directories available from the Internet and makes for an excellent alternative search resource! It is now a 34 page .pdf document 228KB. [Updated September 24, 2016] Other white papers are available by clicking here.

Wikiverse: A Galactic Re-Imagining of Wikipedia
http://wikiverse.io

Wikiverse is a new tool that provides users with a whole new way to browse Wikipedia and explore topics of interest. Created by data visualization engineer, Owen Cornec, Wikiverse allows visitors to visualize and explore links between Wikipedia subjects. The size of the Wikiverse can be controlled by the user, allowing users to explore either one, two, or five percent of Wikipedia. From here, users can explore any topic and see how this topic is linked to others. A list of related topics will appear on the right hand side of the site, or visitors can view the topic as a star in a three-dimensional galaxy. Related topics appear close by and are arranged into clusters, such as Art, Biology, or Geography. As visitors click on stars, full definitions and additional links appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Wikiverse provides a riveting experience, and highlights the interconnections between topics that, at first blush, seem entirely unrelated. This will be added to Reference Resources Subject Tracer™. This will be added to the tools section of Research Resources Subject Tracer™. This will be added to Entrepreneurial Resources Subject Tracer™. Copyright © 2016 Internet Scout Research Group – http://scout.wisc.edu

Spaces – Business Logo Design Simplified
https://gospaces.com/tools/logo-maker

A logo lets your customers know you’re serious about entering the marketplace. It helps you put your best face forward and delivers a strong brand message. But what if you’re not a graphic designer or don’t have a big budget to hire one to create your logo? That’s where the free Spaces online logo maker comes in! Just enter your brand or business name into the logo maker, experiment with different fonts and icons, and get tons of great logo options for your business. Choose the one you like best, add it to your free Space, and you’re good to go! This will be added to Entrepreneurial Resources Subject Tracer™. This will be added to the tools section of Research Resources Subject Tracer™.

Updated> Knowledge Discovery Resources 2016
http://www.KDResources.info/

Internet Annotated Link Dataset Compilation white paper titled “Knowledge Discovery Resources 2016” is now a 31 page research paper listing selected resources both new and existing that will help anyone who is attempting to find the latest information about knowledge discovery available on the Internet. Each source is described along with the URL address than can be accessed. Also included is a comprehensive listing of Knowledge Discovery Resources. It is freely available as a .pdf file (251KB) at the above link from the Virtual Private Library™ and authored by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.. Other white  papers are available by clicking here. Created December 1, 2015 and Updated On September 23, 2016

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Docracy – Free Legal Contract Documents
https://www.docracy.com/

Docracy – the web’s only open collection of legal contracts and the best way to negotiate and sign documents online. Docracy is a home for contracts and other legal documents, socially curated by the communities that use them. Their mission is to make these documents freely available for everyone, while in the process making them easier to customize and use. No more shady templates behind a paywall where you click download and just hope for the best. Instead they offer reputable, transparent sources and social proof to help you find something as close as possible to the perfect document. This will be added to Entrepreneurial Resources Subject Tracer™. This will be added to the tools section of Research Resources Subject Tracer™.