Access and Retrieve Sources

Puzzle piece labeled: Access and Retrieve Sources

Now it is time to go get the information itself.  What techniques do you use to find it? How do you actually locate the sources?

  • You employ a variety of search tools (e.g., library catalog and databases, search engines) to gather information.
  • You develop and try different search strategies to extract relevant information from the best sources for your needs.
  • You understand that the use of keywords, truncation, Boolean operators, and controlled vocabulary affect your search results.

Evaluation Step:

You should ask yourself: Have your search tools and strategies supplied you with the information you need? Have your search terms yielded relevant results? Have you used appropriate search tools for your information needs? If not, then you may want to revisit the task definition or the options you have chosen.

Next Concept: Examine and Apply Content

Back to the Information Literacy Puzzle

 

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