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1 Search terms

2 DON’Ts Never write a whole question into the search bar Example: DON’T WRITE: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013?

3 DON’Ts Don’t use just a phrase Example: DON’T WRITE: Sand volleyball leagues

4 DON’Ts Be too broad or too specific Examples: Too broad: Sand volleyball + Iowa + 2013 Too specific: Sand volleyball + Waukee + August 2013

5 DOs Do use keywords and keyword phrases Do pull the most important phrases out of the question Ex. Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? Search: fall + sand volleyball + Des Moines + 2013

6 DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

7 DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

8 DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

9 DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

10 DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

11 DOs Do use synonyms Research Question: How does soda influence teenage behavior? What synonyms could I use?

12 Let’s Practice!

13 Which would be best? How did the Beatles impact rock and roll? A. Impact of Beatles on rock and roll B. How did the Beatles impact rock and roll? C. Rock and roll + Beatles + influence D. Beatles + impact + rock and roll

14 Which would be best? The history of Coca-Cola A. Coca-cola + past B. Coca-cola + invention + influence C. Invention of Coca-Cola D. What is the history of Coca-Cola?

15 Which would be best? What causes children to be bullies? A. What causes children to be bullies? B. bullies + cause in children C. Cause of bullying D. why + kids + become + bullies

16 Which would be best? How can food choices impact your weight? A. food choices and weight B. food choices + weight + impact C. How do food choices impact weight? D. impact + food choices

17 Which would be best? How does the Clean Air Act of 1972 impact pollution regulations? A. Pollution regulations + 1972 B. Clean Air Act + pollution regulations C. Clean Air Act + 1972 + pollution regulations + impact D. How does the Clean Air Act of 1972 impact pollution regulations?

18 What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: What are some tips for quality public speaking? Search Terms: Public speaking + tips + quality Public speaking + advice + professional

19 What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: What is the best type of colorful flower to plant in the spring? Search Terms: Planting + flower + spring + colorful

20 What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: Which type of golf ball is best for hitting a long drive? Search Terms: Best golf ball + long drive

21 What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: How did Japanese sword fighting impact American weaponry? Search Terms: Japanese sword fighting + impact + American weaponry Japanese sword fighting + influence + US weaponry

22 What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: Which soccer team has the strongest fan base and why? Search Terms: Soccer + strong fan base Soccer + fan base + motivation

23 Checkpoint Which search terms would be the best to use? Research Question: How is John F. Kennedy remembered? A. John F. Kennedy + legacy B. How is John F. Kennedy remembered? C. Kennedy + remembered D. Remembering John Kennedy

24 Checkpoint Which search terms would be the best to use? Research Question: Should parents bribe their children? A. Kids + bribing B. Impact + parents + bribery C. Parents bribing children D. Should parents bribe their children?

25 Small Group Practice Search Terms

26 Which would be best? Why do dogs bark? A. Dog + barking + purpose B. Why do dogs bark? C. Dog + barking D. Dog barking

27 Which would be best? What is the best brand of cross country skis? A. Best cross country skis B. What is the best brand of cross country skis? C. Cross country ski + brand comparison D. Cross country ski brands

28 Which would be best? How did Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech influence the United States? A. King + “I Have a Dream” + United States + influence B. Martin Luther King + “I Have a Dream” + America + influence C. Martin Luther King + speech + America D. How did Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech influence the United States?

29 Which would be best? How does a water purification system work? A. How does a water purification system work? B. Water purification works C. Water purification + system + function D. Water system + function

30 Which would be best? How did Lincoln’s presidency influence the Civil War? A. Lincoln + Civil War + influence B. Lincoln + War + impact C. Abraham Lincoln + Civil War + impact D. How did Lincoln’s presidency influence the Civil War?

31 Small Group Practice AEA Databases

32 Britannica- broad overview of topics GALE- recent newspapers, magazines, and journals SIRS- pro/con for controversial, debatable topics Teen Health and Wellness- health and wellness topics AP Images- open use pictures

33 Which would be the best database to use first? George Washington’s life

34 Which would be the best database to use first? Legalizing marijuana

35 Which would be the best database to use first? Impact of marijuana

36 Which would be the best database to use first? Photos of George Washington

37 Which would be the best database to use first? Types of burgers

38 Which would be the best database to use first? Best burger of 2012

39 Which would be the best database to use first? Influence of eating too many carbohydrates

40 Which would be the best database to use first? The grief and loss cycle

41 Which would be the best database to use first? Public reaction to Obama’s presidency

42 Which would be the best database to use first? Human cloning

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