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Internet Searching Strategies

Purpose

To introduce the different types of searching tools available on the World Wide Web today. 

You will:

Searching Strategies Overview

• Online Presentation-Types of Searching Strategies

Internet Safety Issues

• Online Presentation- Internet Safety

• CIESE Internet Safety Page - Packed with resources on Filtering Software, Acceptable Use Policies and Case Studies.

• GetNetWise- Packed with resources for a kid safe Internet experience.

Searching For Educational Materials On The Net

• Using a Directory to Find Educational Material  -   Yahoo!

• Using a Search Engine to Find Educational Material  -   AltaVista

• Using a Subject Guide to Find Educational Material  -   Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators

• Guidelines for Search Engine or Directory Activity

Other Search Tools

• CIESE Recommended Internet Search Tools

Evaluating Search Engines

• Qualities of an effective search engine

• Comparative Features of Major WWW Search Engines

Planning Searches

When we do searches on the internet, we often waste a lot of time.  A little planning before-hand can help you find the information you are looking for.  

Some useful tools for planning include:
 

Word Webs

Idea Maps

Concept Maps

Evaluating Web Resources

• Level 4 example

Citing Internet Resources

• How to Site Internet Resources

• NoodleTools Online Bibliography Builder - this form based tool formats, saves and prints your multi source bibliography. Just add information.

• Columbia Guide to Online Style

• Classroom Connect's Citing Sources 

• Kathy Schrock Citing Sources

Supplementary Learning Resources

• Primer in Boolean Logic

• CIESE Instructional Resources Page

• Search Engine Watch - Search Engine News an Information

• What is a Meta Search Engine?

• Learning More about Search Engines and Subject Directories

• Finding Information on the Internet:  Tutorial

• NetResearch : Finding Information Online- A Great Book For Educators Using The Internet for Research

• Yahoo!'s list of Search Engines (one for every topic)

• Internet "Onesearch" with Mega Search Engines- A great article for understanding how meta-searching works

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