Search Engines

Search Engines

1. The first search engine I have discovered is WolframAlpha. This search engine is mostly used to answer scientific and mathematical questions, and also provide explanations. It provides others with knowledge and helps individuals understand different methods. However, it is not only used for math and science, WolframAlpha will provide vocabulary definitions and even charts. This is my first time learning about this search engine ,and I have found it to be very effective and useful.

2. The second search engine I found is Bing. This search engine is a little different than WolframAlpha. It helps you keep up with the latest social media, and can also help you find the best hotel rates for vacationing. You can search for maps, media, news and more with this search engine. Its title screen looks very clean and modern. You just type what you'd like to know in the search bar and click the search button to the right. I don't usually use Bing so I tested it out ,and it does provide lots of great information.

3. My third search engine is Yahoo. Yahoo is a search engine that I particularly am not wild about. It is very similar to google in my opinion. You are able to set up and email account using this website, and mainly just type any wide range of topics in the search bar. On the left side of yahoo you can can check the weather, go shopping online, and even check your dating websites. Overall, yahoo has the potential to be effective.

4. The next search engine is called Galaxy. Galaxy was the first internet directory that was searchable. Galaxy gives you a selection of topics to choose from ,and also a search bar that you can just type a word into if you prefer to search that way. This engine is useful for finding factual information. I had never heard of galaxy until i did some research on my own. You can search topics such as medicine, politics, and references. If you type something into the search bar such as "dog", you are given the latest news and factual information on dogs, unlike google where you'd be given specific breeds of dogs. I have found that Galaxy would be a good search engine for school research projects and finding facts.

5. The fifth search engine is IceRocket. This search engine was very interesting to me. You are able to search topics on blogs, Facebook, and Twitter pages with this website. When you type a topic in the search bar you can search for peoples blogs that include your topic. This could be an interesting way to read blogs and find out other peoples opinions on different subjects. I believe this search engine would be very effective if it was used in EDM310.

6. The next search engine is Kayak. This search engine is mainly for travel. You can find accurate maps,top hotels, and even package deals on vacationing. There are lots of pictures that show you what you are searching for along the way. This engine would be great for information on a vacation, or traveling to a foreign country for the first time. You can also find flight times and information. If you are a traveler this search engine is definitely for you.

7. The seventh search engine is TheFind. TheFind is an engine that is wonderful for shoppers like myself. Type any brand or item name into the search bar and hundreds of results pop up. This makes it incredibly easy to shop online and find the best prices available. This search engine is useful for people who prefer online shopping over actually driving to the store. Overall, this search engine is very useable.

8. My last search engine is Infotopia. Infotopia is a great search engine for students and teachers. It provided quality information that is referenced. Students would easily be able to find information for a research paper or just for their own knowledge. Topics such as history, literature, and geography are covered with this search engine. I believe this would be a good search engine for me to refer my students to in the future.