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I-Search is the process of searching for answers to questions which have personal meaning to the writer combined with a metacognitive review of the search process. Instead of restating old information as done in the traditional research paper, I-Search is inquiry-based and the path of discovery is driven by the need to find answers. I-Search embraces the emotional involvement of the writer and imparts the inner conflicts discovered as it becomes necessary to choose between alternative answers to questions along the way. I-Search is the story of the search rather than the summary of answers found in traditional research papers.

"Most people prefer to rely on just one or two search engines that deliver three key features: 1)Relevant results (results you are interested in); 2) Uncluttered, easy-to-read interface; 3)Helpful options to broaden or tighten a search The possibilities we highlight should help you find the best search engine for your needs."

Get The Research is a fairly small search engine that is focused on helping people find academic articles. A search on Get The Research will yield a small summary of the searched topic and a list of published academic articles. The articles in the search results will be a mix of open-access articles and paywalled articles. You can filter results to show only open-access articles.

"In some cases using an alternate search engine will give students a different list of results and or may give them the information they're seeking a little faster than Google does. Here's a short list of alternative search engines for students to try: Bing, Wolfram Alpha, DuckDuckGo and GetTheResearch"

A blog about search, search skills, teaching search, learning how to search, learning how to use Google effectively, learning how to do research. It also covers a good deal of sensemaking and information foraging.

"kids safe search engines are platforms designed specifically to help kids search the web in a safe and kid-friendly environment. "

"Refining Google search results according to site or domain can be a fantastic way for teachers and students to locate websites that they might not otherwise find but still contain useful information."

Five Steps to Responsibly Search for Images for Digital Projects

Tips for getting the most from your Google searches

"Want to let your kid do some online research for homework and projects but worried (understandably!) about what they might find? This list of safe search sites for kids lets young surfers investigate topics they're interested in while protecting them from the stuff they're not ready to see."

"Which search engine is better at finding the information you want, fast? We compare the features of DuckDuckGo and Google."

"It's generally accepted that if you need to find something on the Internet, you go to Google. But have you tried the other options? Sure, Bing didn't get into the Oxford English Dictionary, but it's still around, along with a few other Google competitors that promise everything from better layouts to more privacy."

"Why Genrifying Your Collection Makes It Harder to Find Things And therein is the fault with genrifying our libraries on the shelves; a title one person might classify as a mystery might be considered romance to another. Or what if it's both? Or both and also dystopian? You can add different tags if the book is in your library catalog. The book probably has multiple subject listings. Students and teachers have various search pathways: keyword, subject, title, and an advanced Boolean search. But it only has one location on the shelf."

Teacher read-alouds demonstrate the power of stories. By showing students the ways that involvement with text engages us, we give them energy for learning how reading works. By showing them how to search for meaning, we introduce strategies of understanding we can reinforce in shared, guided, and independent reading.

Teacher read-alouds demonstrate the power of stories. By showing students the ways that involvement with text engages us, we give them energy for learning how reading works. By showing them how to search for meaning, we introduce strategies of understanding we can reinforce in shared, guided, and independent reading.

Collection of digitised books from around the world with a range of search features including age, genre language. Free access to read or sign up to create a personal library bookshelf.

Collection of digitised books from around the world with a range of search features including age, genre language. Free access to read or sign up to create a personal library bookshelf.

Useful digital citizenship resources that cover these important categories: Digital Footprints/People Searching; Citing Sources; Cyberbullying; Detecting Plagiarism; Personal Responsibility andGlobal and Cultural Awareness

Gateway on Scholastic's site to a series of book talks by Donalyn Miller including: cultivating wild readers, engaging dormant middle school readers, graphic novels, and intro focusing on books. There is also a booktalk on series fiction but this does not appear to be included on this page

Information Search Process and Guided Inquiry

Research and application of the ISP - Information Search Process and Guided Inquiry to inform information literacy teaching and learning in schools