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Google it! Like Kleenix, Google has genericized. But when beginning a project, young researchers need to go beyond search engines and become aware of the different types of research resources available. Introduce the options with a series of activities that asks groups to explore the different types of materials available in the basic categories. Although the referenced chart is not included, the basic concepts and approaches are well worth a look.

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search engines, Research, the internet

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search engines, searchable criteria, english language arts
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
WebQuest
Year
2006

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