Chapter
Eight focused on researching through digital sources. When searching, observing
current progress helps to determine the best way to research. Key words and
phases discovered during research, or before, help to narrow and find correct material.
Exercises like brainstorming and freewriting can help to discover those words
and phrases. Basic searches can be used to find a broad array of sources, which
then can be narrowed down by using key words, phrases, and wild cards. Advanced
searches can help to narrow down the field even more. Getting feedback improves
the overall research plans and helps make sure nothing is overlooked. Searching
an online library catalog allows searching by key words, authors and titles,
but also with call numbers. When it comes to searching databases, the first
step is to choose the best one for what information is needed. Different
databases will allow searches for news, subjects like education and government,
bibliographies, citation indexes, and media. Websites can also provide useful
information. Other than just using a search engine, web directories can be used
to find information from the web organized by humans. Reference websites, such
as Wikipedia, can help as a resource to start from. Search engine also can be
used to access media. There are various websites that be used to reach images,
videos, and recordings.
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