Research Strategy
Finding Sources
Database Searches
Keywords
Web Browsing
100
What is one process of planning?
...work within situation, gather ideas, focus ideas, draft, revise and edit
100
Name one reference work
Encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, bibliography, index, and handbook
100
What is the kind of words you should use?
keywords
100
What is a keyword?
A word that summarizes your whole paper
100
Who can put information on the internet?
Anyone with the tools to do so
200
What kind of journal should you keep?
A research journal
200
What is an abstract?
A summary of the Full-text
200
What kind of people should you make sure have reviewed your source before you use it?
professionals
200
Why are keywords important?
They will bring you more relevant sources
200
How often does the web change?
Constantly
300
what should go in your research journal?
Thoughts, data, feelings, difficulties encountered
300
What website should you NOT start with?
Google
300
Name a helpful database
EBSCOhost, INFOtrac, ProQuest, LexisNexis, or any off KML.com
300
What process of elimination might be useful if you are using Google to find sources?
Trial and Error
300
How can interactive media help you find sources or information?
By finding email addresses, blogs, or videos of people who can help you with your topic
400
What is a biased source?
Someone who is opinionated about the subject
400
What temptation should you avoid?
Silver bullet
400
How many disciplines can the subject have?
As many as you want
400
How does a database use keywords?
By finding sources by author, title, publication date, and subject heading related to the keyword
400
How can you generate your own source?
By doing observations, personal interviews, or surveys
500
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
primary is firsthand, secondary is interpretations of first hand accounts
500
What is the more in depth version of the search engine that you can be more specific with?
Advanced Search
500
What is the book called, kept in the library, with the entire list of databases on their website?
Research Guides
500
How does the web use keywords?
By seeking them in titles and texts of sites
500
Why is the web not all-inclusive?
Some sources can only be found in the library and are not available on the internet
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