Three Types
of Searching
This simple graphic lists the three
types of searching covered. The chart
relates each type to the amount of
scaffolding it provides. Files:three_types.doc
Advanced
Searching with Google and Ask
This handout goes over the advanced search techniques included
in the Google search engine. Once you use them you will never
seearch the same way again. Files:google_adv_search.doc; Ask.com
IMSA
Internet Search Wizard
This portal allows users direct access to Google advanced search,
spelling and thesaurus resources, evaluation assistant, and citation
coach. Files:http://21cif.imsa.edu/locate
Creating
a Filamentality Hot List
Filamentality is a free tool from SBC that allows teachers to
create a list of websites with hot links to the pages. Files: create_hotlist.doc
Evaluating
Information on the Internet--Basic
& Advanced
This form template tool allows students to evaluate the websites
they find and determine if they are appropriate sources of information.
As an added benefit, the tool organizes information in the same
order needed to complete a bibliography. The basic version is
for elementary and middle school students. The advanced evaluation
tool is for middle and high school students. Files:eval_info_basic.doc; eval_info_basic_hc.doc (hardcopy);
eval_info_adv.doc; eval_info_adv_hc.doc (hardcopy)
Making
Sense of Online Text
Julie Corio writes this article to
give teachers tips for teaching students
how work with webpages more effectively
in the research process. Files:http://
=student
document; 
=directions; 
=sample; 
=article, 
=website; 
=poster 
