Students’ Guide to Web Search
Sure, the Internet is filled with cool sites like MySpace and YouTube, and lots of sites overflowing with information and help for homework assignments. But how do you know if a Web site is a good one? How do you know if the information it contains is truly reliable? The Students' Guide to Web Search helps you learn how to tell a good site from a garbage site, and shows you how to start searching smart.
Expand All Guide SectionsHow Search Engines Work
Using search engines such as Google or Yahoo is one of the fastest ways to find information on the ... read more »
Using Search Engines to Get Better Search Results
Did you know there are lots of ways to make search engines find better results? There are even special search engines for different subjects, and there are some search engines that search many other search engines at the same time. Using search engines to get better search results is easy with help from the sites below.
Insights for Getting Better Search Results
- Remembering a few simple tricks can help you find exactly what you’re looking for on the Web. Make search engines work for you with tips for better Web searches.
Top Sites for Getting Better Search Results
For search engines and directories …
Ask Kids
is a simple and straightforward search engine that also has news sources and study help for a number of school subjects. Choose one of the topics on the left to get started, or enter your search term in the search field.
KidsClick
is a search engine that lists results with descriptions of what each site offers. The site also provides a link to other helpful search tools.
Librarians’ Internet Index
is a collection of Web sites hand-selected by librarians. Each site is listed with a short description. Although some of the links in this index were added years ago, this is still a good place to look for trustworthy sites.
Ivy’s Search Engine Resources for Kids
has a collection of search fields for many of the best search engines. Scroll down to “Specialized Searches for Kids” to find search engines that specialize on cool topics like animals, webcams and space exploration.
Who knew?
Quintura for Kids
is a great tool to use when you run out of ideas for keywords. Enter a search term in the “Find” field and Quintura creates a word cloud above the search box, and lists your search results below. Click on one of Quintura’s suggested words in the word cloud and you’ll get a new set of search results.
Evaluating Web Sites
Search engines can’t tell whether a site has reliable or credible information. Even search ... read more »
Starting an Online Research Project
The most obvious places to start looking for facts online are search engines, but they’re not ... read more »
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