Search the Internet
Search Engines
| Kid Search Engines | How to Search
There are many searching
tools available. New, improved ones keep popping up, as others disappear. The
purpose of this page is to give you access to as many as possible, along
with some basic advice on searching strategies. Most search engines
have content filters, and you may set your own preferences.
Everyone has a few favorite search engines, here are mine:
New
York Times Navigator useful collection of resources
Popular Search Engines
Search Engines for Kids
Popular Directories:
Tips:
1. Plan your
search
2. Decide
which search tool to use
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Use a subject
directory when you want to research a broad topic
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Use a subject
directory when you are looking for lists of sites pertaining to
your topic
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Use a subject
directory when you want lists recommended by experts
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Use a search
engine when you are seeking a particular site
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Use a search
engine when you want to research a narrow topic
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Use a search
engine when you are looking for specific types of documents
3. Use proper
language and searching conventions
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Check spelling
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Use quotation marks around
phrases or proper names
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Search with Boolean logic
using words such as: and, or, not, + to specify relationships
among keywords
4. Check the directions given
for each search engine
5. Experiment
with different search engines
6. Try
alternative terms or key words
Need more help?
Take a look at these web resources for more detailed searching information:
Finding
Information of the Internet - Tutorials from UC Berkeley
Bare
Bones 101 -- A basic tutorial on Searching the web from USC Beaufort
Finding
Information -- the basics from Learn the Net
