Welcome, Rookie.
Well, a very good place on the web to start learning about current Biology dealing with Evolution, (also the age of the Earth, Abiogenesis, etc.) is
http://talkorigins.com
I reccomend reading the FAQ's, the Five Major Misconceptions About Evolution, and An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology, for sure. Then you can branch out from there and look around.
I also strongly suggest you learn exactly what science is, isn't, and how it is conducted. Most people, even undergraduates who are science majors, don't fully understand the basic tenets of science. Here is a good explanation:
http://www.skepdic.com/science.html
There is a lot to learn to get even a basic understanding of Biology, so pace yourself, and also feel free to comehere with any questions or confusions. There are folks here who have been stydying various scientific subjects in both professional and amateur capacities for years.
Enjoy the forum.
Alliso
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