PRESEARCH SEARCH TERM/PHRASE MAPPING STRATEGY

What is presearch? Presearch can provide instructional opportunities to show learners “strategies to narrow their focus and develop specific questions or define [an] information need.” Learners may participate in a brainstorming activity to create a web or list of questions on what they know about their subject or what they want to know Enables searchers to connect their information need and prior knowledge Sources: Callison, Daniel, and Katie Baker “Elements of information inquiry , Evolution of Models, & Measured Reflection.” Knowledge Quest 43.2 (2014): 18-24. Academic Search Complete. Web 7 Mar. 2015. Harada, Violet, and Ann Tepe. “Pathways to Knowledge [Trademark].” Teacher Librarian 26.2 (1998): 9 MasterFILE Elite. Web 7 Mar. 2015

Why map and do presearch? To be more intentional with the search terms and phrases we are using in our initial search To build our vocabulary and the language of the topic Consequently, we can create better and more robust/strategic search results Be mindful about searching

Our Process Keep a running list of search terms/phrases Clearly identify each source of information you are using Skim and scan at least 2-3 articles from each information source Record vocabulary, keywords, names, concepts, big ideas Do not record facts and detailed notes yet

Ms. Rose’s History Search Term/Phrase Map

We arrive at a more focused and specific topic/results We incorporate our search terms/strategies with vocabulary from pre-search Topic is narrowed w/ specific questions and strategic search Broad Topic

Most helpful database/source today Your most effective search terms Before you leave today, complete answers for the four boxes below and give to Ms. Rose. Write your name and class period with your answers. Most helpful database/source today Your most effective search terms Challenges/ Difficulties Questions you have OR your next steps