Searching as Strategic Exploration by Andrea Jakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m Searching for information is often nonlinear and iterative, requiring the evaluation of a range of information sources and the mental flexibility to pursue alternate avenues as new understanding develops. en-us 2017-11-09 20:28:33 UTC 2019-04-17 16:15:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Research questions drive inquiry ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034237 2017-11-12 20:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034237 Possibly relevant materials are discovered through searching ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034329 2017-11-12 20:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034329 The research process is affected by the cultural and intellectual lens of the searcher ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034541 2017-11-12 20:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034541 Novice searchers use different strategies than experienced searchers ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034638 2017-11-12 20:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206034638 determine the initial scope of the research task ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036123 -review assignments to know what types of sources need to be included (e.g. journal articles or non-web sources)]]> 2017-11-12 21:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036123 identify the parties who might produce relevant information on the topic and how to find that information ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036278 -use general sources like Wikipedia to identify places to start researching
-ask librarians for help in determining places to look]]> 2017-11-12 21:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036278 use both brainstorming/inclusive techniques and selective/exclusive techniques ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036741 -create a variety of keywords
-identify several possible databases
-choose the best sources from the options found]]> 2017-11-12 21:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206036741 use appropriate search tools for the information needed ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206037555 -use databases to find journal articles
-use official or credible websites when appropriate
-recognize the I-Share catalog as a way to find books and e-books]]> 2017-11-12 21:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206037555 modify search as necessary ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206039870 -have the ability to change keywords
-apply limiters (like AND) and expanders (like synonyms) in databases]]> 2017-11-12 21:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206039870 demonstrate awareness of the organization of different sources in order to best use the source ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040058 -use the index of a book in order to find a topic
-ability to use the catalog and LC call number system to find books on a topic]]> 2017-11-12 21:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040058 use the appropriate search language for the source ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040224 -use keywords for databases]]> 2017-11-12 21:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040224 flexibility, openness, and creativity when approaching research ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040400 -open to changing strategy
-open to browsing]]> 2017-11-12 21:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040400 avoid becoming discouraged and persist until needed information is found ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040494 -keep trying if first attempts are not successful
-rework strategy ]]> 2017-11-12 21:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040494 awareness that different information sources have different qualities ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040633 -knowledge of when to use one type of source over another (crossover with AiCC)
-websites are not always "bad" and scholarly sources are not always the best source depending on the information need]]> 2017-11-12 21:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206040633 know to ask for help ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206041169 -contact librarians using the RHO methods or directly
-clarify assignments with professors]]> 2017-11-12 21:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206041169 Students will be able to recognize where to find information for their research, including library databases, the general web, and books. ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042025 2017-11-12 21:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042025 Students will be able to formulate a search strategy in order to find materials relevant to their research questions. ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042222 2017-11-12 21:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042222 Students will be able to choose the most appropriate sources from their searching activities. ajakubas https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042371 2017-11-12 22:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ajakubas/cq0l1og2sn9m/wish/206042371