Big 6: Information Seeking Strategies

A Good Way to Get Started: Information Seeking Strategies by Barbara Jensen

2.1 Determine the range of possible sources (brainstorm)

This means that you need to make a list of all the possible sources of information that will help you answer the questions you wrote in Task Definition. Consider library books, encyclopedias, and web sites to which your library subscribes (ask your librarian!)

2.2 Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources)

Now, look carefully at your list. Which ones are actually available to you and are easy for you to use? Circle these. If there are some that you need help using, ask your teacher, librarian or mom or dad.

Information Overload

A simple search on google will often generate millions of possible websites. Use the advanced search feature to filter and find the best possible websites and avoid the millions of useless sites!

See files below.

Introduction and Menu Bar (wmv file)
Internet Searching Intro
Using Search Engines (wmv file)
Internet Searching: Search Engines
Keyword Graphic Organizer (jpg file)
Key words for searches

	jpg file: This is an image file that can be opened in any web browser, image editor or viewer.
	Windows wmv format for video

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