3. WHAT INFORMATION
AM I LOOKING FOR?
• How many key concepts (important
ideas) are found in the question?
• How many key concepts will I search
for?
• What keywords are probably effective
"as is?"
• For which concepts are more effective
keywords probably needed?
source: http://21cif.com/resources/curriculum/querychecklist.html
4. WHAT INFORMATION
AM I LOOKING FOR?
• Are there hyponyms or professional
language for any of the intermediate
words?
• Are there words that have multiple
meanings?
• Did I use any stop words or clutter words?
• Did I spell the words correctly?
• Did I put the most important words first?
source: http://21cif.com/resources/curriculum/querychecklist.html
5. YOUR RESEARCH
What topic are you researching? Can you eliminate
any unnecessary words? Are there better words to
use for any of your terms?
6. WHERE WILL I FIND
THE INFORMATION?
Brainstorm a list of sources that might be best for
finding information about your topic.
7. HOW WILL I GET THERE?
• Library Databases:
• SIRS Researcher
• Opposing Viewpoints in Context
• Student Resources in Context
Access from home:
Username/Password from Librarian
8. HOW WILL I GET THERE?
• Internet:
• Google (http://www.google.com)
• Yahoo (http://yahoo.com)
• Duck Duck Go (http://duckduckgo.com)
• Hakia (http://hakia.com)
9. HOW GOOD IS THE INFORMATION?
• Author
• Publisher
• Objectivity
• Links from
• Date
• Accuracy
• Evidence
• Links to
Source: http://21cif.com/ctd/authority-tutorial.html
10. HOW WILL I ETHICALLY USE THE
INFORMATION?
•Paraphrase!
•Use direct quotes!
•Cite your sources!
11. MLA CITATION HELP
• Copy/paste citations from
databases!
• Use NoodleTools!
• Consult resources like Purdue’s
Online Writing Lab (OWL)!
• Ask your teacher or Mrs. Plese!
@KatiePlese or katie.plese@chsd117.org
