Step+2++Information+Seeking+Strategies+-+Samples

=**Step 2 Information Seeking Strategies - Samples**=

2.1 Determine all possible sources

 * Use a variety of resources: books, eBooks, magazines, newspaper articles, database articles, online encyclopedia, other web resources (both print and online)
 * Use keywords and subjects
 * Use the NSD Research wiki

2.2 Select the best sources

 * Identify criteria for determining quality of source: accuracy, bias, currency (ABC Method)
 * Distinguish between reliable and unsubstantiated information on the Internet

General Samples

 * 2.1 Given a research question, ask students to list their top three digital sources using sources listed on the NSD Research wiki.
 * 2.2 Given three websites, students are to rate the websites for accuracy, bias and currency.
 * 2.2 Students are asked to find two or three sources before accepting information as correct.

Specific Samples
Step 3 Samples

**Big6 (TM)** Eisenberg and Berkowitz, 1987.