Information+Search+process

The Information Search Process

> **Click on the links below to see the steps in each stage of the** ** I nformation S earch P rocess** **Information Search Process (ISP)** >> >> Brainstorm, question, concept map >> >> Remember! We have **//Inspiration//** on the library computers to help you with brainstorming and concept mapping
 * What is my purpose?
 * Why do I need to find this out?
 * What are the key words and ideas of the task?
 * What do I need to do
 * How much time do I have?

> //Steps in the process// What information can I leave out? > How credible is the information I have found?
 * //Steps in the process//
 * What do I already know
 * What do I still need to find out?
 * What sources and equipment can I use?
 * Finding information within sources
 * Using A table of contents
 * Using an index
 * Using a search engine
 * How relevant is the information I have found?
 * Does it answer my focus questions?
 * How will I record the information I need?
 * Skimming, Scanning, Note taking, Bibliographic deta

// Steps in the process// Making a formal outline worksheet
 * Have I enough information for my purpose?
 * Do I need to use all this information?
 * How can I best combine information from different sources?
 * Make an outline of your headings the reasons why

Have your written a Bibliography?

//Steps in the process//
 * What will I do with this information?
 * With whom will I share this information?

//Steps in the process//
 * Did I fulfil my purpose?
 * How did I go - with each step of the information process?
 * How did I go - presenting the information?
 * Where do I go from here? //Steps in the process//


 * Links to excellent sites**

Researching and writing step by step Excellent site prepared by the //Internet Public Library For Teens//, for senior high school students. It provides detailed step by steps description of each of the stages of the Research Process. Very friendly!

Basic steps in the research process