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Search Engines

In EAGLE class, you will be working on a variety of research projects. When you are deciding on a topic to research, you need to gather some general information. Use the links below to begin your knowledge excursion.
Ask Jeeves http://www.ask.com/ Great place to go to begin a search. This engine allows you to type in a question. Discus http://www.state.sc.us/scsl/discus/ This engine has many categories that allows you to search magazines, newspapers, and other sources that you may usually overlook. Google Search Engine http://google.com Try this engine for images especially. Don't forget to select the tag labeled IMAGES. Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm This site is a must when working on your microbiology disease research. Just type in your disease and learn. KidsClick! http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/ This search engine was designed by librarians, and it very easy to use. Search Station http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm This site gives you a great place to start if you are not sure of the best engine to use. There are many search engines combined on this page. 3D Computer Dictionary http://www.maran.com/dictionary/index.html If you are not sure of a computer term, this is the place to go. Many of the computer terms have illustrations to help you understand the word. Fact Monster http://www.factmonster.com/ Another great place to begin a search. Be sure and check out the online reference sources in the top left corner.