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Links to Search Engines

last updated 10/9/07 (SSP)


NoodleQuest is a tool that you can use to help you narrow down the best search engines and online databases for your research.
NoodleTools also has a helpful page called "Choose the Best Search for Your Information Needs". This page recommends search engines or online databases to use according to the kind of information you are trying to find.
Four Nets for Better Searching is a webquest by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University.  This activity will help you learn how to use Google Advanced Search to make your searches more effective.
Search Engine Watch is a site that has lots and lots of information, including tips on searching, tutorials, and reviews and ratings of different search engines.
Click here for the "Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators" listing of resources for teaching/learning effective ways to search the Internet.
Finally, here is an article from the February 2003 issue of the JohnsHopkins Magazine that explains why libraries and librarians can still be your BEST search resource!
Some search engines you can try (in no particular order):
Miningco.Com
Ask.Com (a natural language search engine)
Ask for Kids
Excite
FindSpot
Google
AltaVista
WebCrawler
HotBot
LookSmart
Clusty.com (clusters related matches into groups)
Yahoo!