Gathering Information
Information can be gained from numerous sources, such as books, websites, encyclopedias, newspapers, dictionaries, databases, atlases, periodicals, interviews, yearbooks, and community resources.
It is essential to gather information efficiently and effectively. Your time is important, so use it wisely. Always remember to record where you are getting your information from. To begin your information gathering, use a T-Chart to write down what you already know about the topic. Use the second column of the T-Chart to write down what you would like to find out about your topic. NETS and Boolean are common methods used to search effectively. Use the NETS search technique 1. Narrow search 2. find Exact phrase 3. Trim back url 4. look for Similiar pages Use a Boolean Search, which uses the words AND, OR, BUT For example: If you are researching cell phones and using a Boolean Search, you will get the following results. Searching Results cell AND phone Documents with both words cell OR phone The greatest number of matches, which includes documents with either word cell NOT phone Documents with the word cell, but not about phone; a good way to limit the search |
Where to find information?
Your school library has a collection of non-fiction books, reference materials, encyclopedias and databases to assist your research. The school has purchased an Online Research Database, which can be accessed from school, or home. Tumblebookcloud.com: e-books and audiobooks
username: scdsb password: (Is in the Common drive under library passwords) Top Free Documentaries Online: includes documentaries in the areas of Performing Arts, Nature, History, Science, Sports Technology etc. Encyclopedia Britannica - online Encyclopedia Username: scdsb Password: (Is in the Common drive under library passwords) |