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Compilations of Resources

A resource compilation is a list of links to pages with information on particular subjects. Such a list may be constructed by a program, but it is often created by someone who, like you, is interested in a particular topic and has already searched the Web for sites with information on this subject. For example, here is a list of sites with a broad range of information about soccer:

This is an example of a very simple Web resource compilation for a particular topic. Here are some Resources specifically for K-12 education. (Remember to return to this page with the browser's "Back" button or the "Back in Frame" command if you check these compilations.)

But how does someone who provides you with such a list find the sites herself? One way is to use a search engine. Search engines have become powerful tools for finding information on the Web, so let's take a look at how to use them.

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