To Begin a Search

 

·        Define the search problem

 

·        Identify keywords, concepts and phrases

 

·        Select appropriate search tools

 

·        Try a variety of search engines or databases

 

·        Continually evaluate your hits and refine your searches

 

·        Be selective

 

o       Skim before you print

 

o       Is your information:

 

§        Relevant

 

§        Reliable

 

§        Current

 

§        Readable

 

 

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER

 

1.     Who is the author?

 

2.     How do you know if you can trust what he or she is saying?

 

3.     How do you know if the information is accurate and bias-free?

 

 

 

You SHOULD

 

·        Select exactly what you need.

 

·        Analyze the information.

 

·        Organize your information logically.

 

·        Communicate your research.

 

·        Reach your own conclusions.

 

·        Evaluate your work.

 

·        Cite your sources: see web page:

 

·        APA and MLA Citations - Copyright

 

 

REMEMBER…..

 

THINK

 

REFINE

 

EVALUATE

 

COMMUNICATE

 

LEARN

 

IT IS THE PROCESS!!!