Activity 1 Developing a Search Strategy

1. Develop keywords by answering "W Questions".
2. Use a concept mapper to identify keywords.
3. Create a search statement using the keywords.
4. Identify type of source and type of tool needed to find source
5. Search for sources.

Search Development Tools

• Concept Mapper
• Search Strategy Builder

Activity 2 Finding Sources

• Identify type of source and type of tool needed to find source
• Search for sources.

Activity 3 Practice Searching--Database Group 1

• Use your keywords.
• Search one of these 3 databases. (3 minutes).
  • Issues and Controversies
  • Points of View Reference Center
  • Opposing Views in Context

Activity 3a Practice Searching--Database Group 2

• Use your keywords.
• Search one of these 3 databases. (3 minutes).
  • Proquest
  • Academic Search Complete.
  • Expanded Academic Index.

Compare Results With Your Neighbor

• Use your database of choice.
• Find a source on your paper topic (5 minutes).