Virtual Student Reference Desk


Remember the following as you begin your research:
1. Have permission from your parents to use the Internet.
2. Know what your assignment is and stick to the assignment
3. Take notes. It is much harder to remember than you think!
4. Bookmark or write down where you found your information. If you are bringing it to school, make sure you have your web
    addresses (URLs) written down.

How do I start?
Begin with an overview of material. Start with a general search. Try one or more of these quick search options.

Quick Search Strategies
This is a collection of search boxes, made by Ramapo Catskill Libraries. You can search more than one location at a time by using this.
                   
http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm  
 

Search Engines and Directories for Kids

Yahooligans

KidsClick!

Ask Jeeves for Kids

Fact Monster

KidsKonnect

ALA Great
Websites 4 Kids

DibDabDoo

WebBrain

SuperKids

Kids.Net.Au

Ben's Guide for Kids

First Gov for Kids

Reference Sites

Internet Picture Dictionary

Word Central

Encarta Dictionary

Rhyming Dictionary
BJ Pinchbeck
Homework Help
Awesome Library Encyclopedian Smithsonian Internet Public Library
for Kids
Encyclopedia.com Surfable Books Homework Spot SearchEdu
Library of Congress Enchanted Learning National Geographic
for Kids
Time for Kids