Wednesday, January 17, 2007

What search strategies do you use?

My first stop is always Google. I search for web content and images, typically. In the past I have also used Dogpile. Depending on what I'm searching for, I might go straight to a known site. For example, if I'm looking for something medical related, I might go straight to Mayoclinic.com, instead of sifting through pages of websites that do not relate.

If I'm looking for something concise for my students (most have very low reading levels), I might try Wikipedia or another encyclopedia. I use dictionary.com when looking for definitions.

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