We recommend using a range of sources. This gives balance and helps ensure the reliability of your information.
Books: Use your school or local library to find books on your topic. ZIS has a large selection of print resources that you can search here.
Websites: The Internet is huge so being able to find good quality information is important. Use the links below to find kid friendly sites. Also check out the videos below to learn good search strategies.
Experts: Talking to knowledgeable people is a great way to find information. There are many ways to connect with experts in their fields. Ask your teacher or other adults about using twitter or blogs to follow or connect with person.
Videos: Watching a video on your topic is another interesting way to investigate.
Images: You have perhaps heard that an image is worth 1000 words. ZIS teaches ethical use in all aspects of research. You can find images that you are free ot use at Britannica image search and the sites listed below.
Taking notes
Strategies you could use
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Video lessons on using Google
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Introduction
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Filter image results by color
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How search works (Matt Cutts)
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The art of keyword choice
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Word order matters
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How to find text in a document (Control-F)
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Suggestions, Search-as-you-type
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Use define to lookup definitions
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Other kinds of content in Google search
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Reading the SERP
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Searching other kinds of content
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How the web is organized
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Filetype: (how to search by document type)
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Minus operator
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OR operator and how to use quotes
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Intext: and advanced search UI
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Search by Image
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Search features and shortcuts
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Conversions and the calculator
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Top bar tools and date filtering
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Language tools
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Checking your facts
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Variant data
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Finding quotes with quotes
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Using WHOIS to find out who owns a site
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Common misconceptions about search
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Putting it all together (using multiple operators)
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Thinking Broadly
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Summary
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