FAQ

What is the ThinkQuest Library?

The ThinkQuest Library provides innovative learning resources for students of all ages on a wide range of educational topics. Featuring over 8,000 websites created by students for students, the ThinkQuest Library is visited by over 30 million web learners each year.

How do sites get into the ThinkQuest Library?

All of the websites in the ThinkQuest Library were created for the ThinkQuest Competition.

How do I find sites on a particular topic?

View the instructions in the Library section.

Can I view all the winning sites from a particular ThinkQuest Competition?

Yes. When accessing the ThinkQuest Library, refer to the "Winners" section on the right side of the page.

Are there any versions of the ThinkQuest Library in other languages?

Currently the ThinkQuest Library is in English only. However, many sites have been translated into other languages.

Can I include links to the ThinkQuest Library on my own website?

Please refer to the use guidelines and restrictions.

Are there downloadable or hard-copy versions of ThinkQuest Library sites?

No. We are unable to provide downloadable or hard-copy versions of ThinkQuest Library sites.

I have a website I would like to publish in the ThinkQuest Library. Is this possible?

No, we cannot include websites that are not entered into the ThinkQuest Competition.

I am having technical problems with a ThinkQuest Library site. What should I do?

Please contact us with the following details:

• The URL of the page where you found the problem
• A description of the error you encountered
• The browser and browser version you were using

I am trying to visit a ThinkQuest Library site but I am informed the site is unavailable. Why is this?

Sometimes we must take a site out of the ThinkQuest Library for maintenance. If you want to know when a site will be returned to the Library, contact us with the name and URL of the site.

I have found a ThinkQuest Library site with inappropriate content. What should I do?

Please contact us with the name and URL of the site in question.

Some ThinkQuest Library sites have content that is inaccurate or outdated. Why is this?

ThinkQuest Library sites are presented as examples of student collaboration, research, and project learning in the context of the ThinkQuest Competition. While we require teams to verify and cite all sources of information, it is possible for some sites to contain inaccuracies; in addition, sites created for competitions in past years may contain outdated information. If you have a concern about the quality of content on any ThinkQuest Library site, please contact us with the name and URL of the site in question and the nature of your concern.

I am a member of a team that submitted a site in a previous ThinkQuest Competition. Can we edit our site that is in the ThinkQuest Library?

Normally we do not permit the editing of sites once they have been entered into the ThinkQuest Library, as sites represent the efforts of student teams within the context of a ThinkQuest Competition. In exceptional circumstances we may permit the editing of a site (by us on behalf of the team) after it has entered the Library. Please have the team's Coach contact us with your team information, the edits you want to make, and the reason for requesting the edits.

Can I find out more about the creators of a site?

Yes, you can click the "About This Site" link in the ThinkQuest banner (which appears in the upper right corner of every site) to view a page with information about the team that created the site. In addition, many sites include an "About Us" page with information about the team.

How will the ThinkQuest Library be affected by the ThinkQuest Transition?

For more information about the ThinkQuest Transition and how it will affect the ThinkQuest Library, please visit the ThinkQuest Transition FAQ.