Why is the deep web important to students?

There is information in the deep web that is not generally available on the surface web (where we are right now), which can include information posted by people in countries where the internet is highly censored. This can provide a different perspective for students trying to write papers or answer questions. On the other hand, going on the deep web can be highly dangerous and is not recommended for those without proper security software and who have not read up on how to navigate, or who do not intend to take proper precautions while accessing and navigating the deep web. Remember: Tor alone is not enough! Furthermore, teachers requiring citations will likely not accept information obtained on the deep web, unless they too know how to safely access it.