A practical guide to online discovery: directories, search habits, source checking and useful digital resources. Build a smaller, better collection of places worth returning to.
All articles ↗Discover useful websites through directories, libraries, open data and deliberate search.
↗02Trace claims, record evidence and turn a broad question into a manageable research task.
↗03Choose and organise everyday tools, feeds, saved links and digital information.
↗04Find thoughtful discussion spaces and make your questions easier for others to answer.
↗05Understand the contact pages, privacy information and usability details behind a reliable site.
↗Compare public forums and private groups to decide which format suits a research question, then adjust question detail and background information accordingly.
Read the storyA practical guide for beginners on recording claims separately and linking them to sources from the first stage of a project.
Read the storyA guide to checking how contact pages and privacy notices align on sites used for research, focusing on clear explanations of data use and straightforward access…
Read the storyA direct comparison of browser bookmarks and dedicated read-it-later services for organising saved links, feeds and source records, including the practical limits of each approach.
Read the storyCompare thematic directories and library union catalogues when locating specialised websites, focusing on coverage, precision and maintenance demands.
Read the storyPractical steps for reviewing recent contributions and guidelines in online discussion spaces to locate engaged communities and prepare questions that receive focused replies.
Read the storyChoose and organise everyday tools, feeds, saved links and digital information.
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A practical guide to online discovery: directories, search habits, source checking and useful digital resources. Build a smaller, better collection of places worth returning to.
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