I'm doing a Research Project! Where in the world do I start?

to find or locate my information? Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start. -Julie Andrews What is Information Literacy? The American Library Association's (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states that, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/whitepapers/presidential.htm So How Can I begin to find or locate my information?

We are going to use the FINDS model to guide us on our way. 1. Focus on the information needed. 2. Investigate resources to look for an answer. 3. Note and evaluate facts. 4. Develop information into knowledge for presentation. 5. Score presentation and search.

FOCUS Let’s begin with focusing on your topic and what elements to do your research on…

Under step 1, Focus, there are various steps that you need to decide on with your teacher’s supervision. Here they are with some basic suggestions for using them effectively. A. What is my assignment or the information problem to be solved? Teacher Input: B. What are my questions and/ or thesis statement? Teacher Input:

Teacher Input: Teacher Input: C. What types of information will be needed? Teacher Input: D. How will I organize my search plan? Teacher Input:

Teacher Input: Teacher Input: E. What keywords and alternate search terms would be best for my topic? Teacher Input: F. What search terminology and techniques should I use? Teacher Input:

Question Time Please don’t be afraid to ask questions as for your research will take time in order to be fully complete. For further information on the FINDS model: http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/finds/