THE CONCEPTS OF HYPERTEXT, HYPERLINKS, AND HYPERMEDIA. SEARCHING FOR AND SELECTING INFORMATION USING INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES. EXCHANGING INFORMATION VIA EMAIL

This article examines the concepts of hypertext, hyperlinks, and hypermedia and their relationship to online information retrieval and email communication. The study is based on a descriptive and comparative analysis of official technical documentation. The analysis distinguishes the functions of these concepts and develops criteria for refining search queries and selecting sources. A practical approach is proposed that integrates finding, verifying, recording, and delivering information to a recipient. This approach may support the development of students’ digital literacy and their ability to work with academic information.