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Searching for Information
How to Search Properly
Where to Look
The Internet and Google is not the only source of information, nor is it the best source. Be sure to use other sources such as online databases. <learn more>
Searching Efficiently
You don't want to have to search through 10 million possible sources to find the best ones. Choose your search terms wisely to narrow down the possibilities. <learn more>
Skimming
This is not the time to take notes, so don't waste time reading every word. <learn more>
Evaluating Possible Sources
Determine whether each source is any good for your project.
Is it useful? Does it answer your focus question(s)? Is the information current? Can you understand the language? <learn more>
Are your Internet sources credible and trustworthy? Some people put fake sites up, and some sites are made by elementary students. Can you recognize the bad ones? Can you trust a Wikipedia article? <learn more>
List Possible Sources
Create a list of all the possible sources for your project with a rating of how useful and credible they are. Once your list is complete, you can choose the best sources and start taking notes. <learn more>
Last updated: April 4, 2008