Katie Ryan

Search Engines

Fall 2003

Meta Search-

First Place- www.temoma.com

I found this site to be very easy to use and I was able to minimize my search just by clicking on the refined suggestions. This allows the user to narrow down their search to more specific topics.

A close second- www.google.com

This search engine is very FAST and easy to use. The Google engine takes a lot of searching to find the exact topic you want, unless you have the perfect key words. I found myself having to look through up to 11 pages on sites.

News-

First Place- www.msnbc.com

This site is an endless when it came to current events. It is incredibly easy to use with extensive toolbars. You can be connected to new happening at that time, even magazines and newspapers.

Second Place- www.cnn.com

Cnn.com is an informational site full of news happening in the world. The main reason this is second is because MSNBC’s site was more colorful and easier to use.

Kids Stuff-

First Place- www.yahooligans.com

The best part about this site is the Ask Earl section. Kids can ask questions about homework and topics they do not understand. They can also see other kids’ questions. Also in this site are jokes, games, school subjects, polls, and news so kids can understand what going on in the world.

Second Place- www.kaboose.com

This site is just as entertaining and educational but you need to be a member. It does not cost anything but you do need to join.

Education-

First Place- www.academicinfo.net

Academicinfo.net has a lot of clicking but it is worth it at the end. You narrow your search by clicking on topics and not by using keywords.

Second Place- www.infomine.com

A piece of advice, do not look for the specific subject area first. Go to “Instructional Resources:k-12” then find your subject area. This will save you a lot of time.

Travel-

First Place- www.travel.com

This site does not always give to the best deals but they have a great forum for you to ask questions and give advice to others looking to travel. Travel.com deals with worldwide travel.

Second Place- www.expedia.com

Expedia offers a create your own trip package. It also lets you check out interests and advice from the site.