Answers.com gets a lot of
press coverage. Check out some of our mentions in education-related publications.
Edutopia: Online, on Alert
October 2006
James Daly
"Switch to Ask.com and Answers.com, says November, which are much better than Google for schoolwork."
Teaching Pre K-8: How To... Become a Lawful Cyber Citizen
October 2006
Linda Lindroth
Answers.com was used to correctly spell a word for one of the National Spelling Bee contestants: "...If you're curious,
mithraeum is described on Answers.com as an often subterranean
or semisubterranean temple dedicated to the worship of Mithras."
ChannelCincinnati.com
June 2006
Answers.com was used to correctly spell a word for one of the National Spelling Bee contestants: "...If you're curious, mithraeum is described on Answers.com as an often subterranean or semisubterranean temple dedicated to the worship of Mithras."
The Halyard
April 2006
www.Answers.com: Formerly a subscription service, this answer-based search engine is now free. Gives info and answers, not just links, to terms and topics - which not only saves time but lessens the risk of linking to inappropriate Web sites. With a citation tool at the bottom of each page, it's easy to create bibliography citations of online sources.
Seattle Times
August 12, 2005
By Suzanne Monson
www.Answers.com: Formerly a subscription service, this answer-based search engine is now free. Gives info and answers, not just links, to terms and topics - which not only saves time but lessens the risk of linking to inappropriate Web sites. With a citation tool at the bottom of each page, it's easy to create bibliography citations of online sources.
Times-Mail eEdition: Web smarts
August 10, 2005
By Jeff Hauersperger
Students may want to check out Answers.com on the Internet.
It gives clear information and answers - not links - to any term or topic. This ensures that students see only the information they are looking for, not links to potentially inappropriate Web sites.
The site's setup makes research faster and more efficient, with no need to click through page after page of links. And best of all, there is a citation tool located at the bottom of each page, making it easy to create bibliography citations of online sources.
Homeschool Views
July, 2005
"Here's a teacher that's always patient and ready for the next question and within seconds will answer it correctly and thoroughly! And it's free!"
Teaching Pre K-8: Hot Websites October 2005
October 2005
Linda Lindroth
"...There's even a Cite icon, which provides a complete bibliographic citation that you can copy, then paste into a student research report. You can even click to change the citation style for MLA, Chicago or APA — awesome!"
Alexandrian Public Library
February, 2005
"a one-stop shop for quick information on almost any topic - a great beginning resource for quick information. Even better, Answers.com has simplified the citation process if you are writing a paper!"
Kidsfreesouls
"A great Web Innovation! Answers.com listens to your mind & acts as your coach to help you with your homework, projects and school tests."
Answers.com on other sites
Check out some of the schools and libraries who have posted Answers.com on their websites!