Here's a look at the Knowledge Network documents that were uploaded the week of Sept. 7 - 11.

Personnel Performance Appraisal Template

The purpose of a performance appraisal is often to give feedback on performance to employees; identify employee training needs; document criteria used to allocate organizational rewards; and form a basis for personnel decisions: salary increases, promotions and disciplinary actions. This Personnel Performance Appraisal Template gives companies a sample pattern to base their own evaluation form on.

Search Engine Optimization For Dummies Excerpt

Search Engine Optimization For Dummies shows you how to get more visitors by getting more visibility for your Web site. Find out which search engines matter most, what they look for (and what they hate), how to get your site included in the best indexes and directories, and the most effective ways to spend your advertising dollars. This excerpt contains the entire Chapter 3, “Planning Your Search Engine Strategy.”

Recognizing and Avoiding E-Mail Scams

To protect yourself from e-mail scams, you should understand what they are, what they look like, how they work, and what you can do to avoid them. This guide gives recommendations on how you can minimize your chances of falling victim to an e-mail scam.

Guide to Test, Training, and Exercise Programs for IT Plans and Capabilities

This document provides guidance on designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating test, training, and exercise events so that organizations can improve their ability to prepare for, respond to, manage, and recover from adverse events that may affect their missions.

iPhone Application Development for Dummies Excerpt

This Dummies series book teaches you how to create your own iPhone applications. Whether you're a professional developer or an iPhone user with a knack for technology, this guide shows you how easy it can be to create your own cool iPhone and iPod touch apps. This excerpt is the entire first chapter, “Creating Killer iPhone Applications.”