Strategic Searching

Vocabulary Words

effective: achieving a desired goal or result

efficient: doing something in a way that saves you time and energy

strategy: a course of action designed to help you reach a specific goal or result

How do you find something online?

Searching on Google, Firefox, Bing, etc.

What kinds of things do you search for?

Personal interest and schoolwork

What are some strategies you have used to search for information online?

◦Use quotes around words◦Use specific words◦Check multiple search results◦Don’t just use Wikipedia

What do you need to know to make your searches more effective and efficient?

◦In other words to acquire the desire goals or results

◦In a fast way and not spend too much energy searching

Why do you think it might be important to have a plan when you search online?

◦A plan can help find the exact results making it more effective and efficient .

5 Steps in a Search Plan

1. Select-research questions and search tools

2. Extract-keywords and terms3. Apply-search strategies4. Run your search5. Chart your search

What are two search strategies you learned about that you plan to use in the future?

◦Tips for Strategic Searching ◦Student Handout.

What are the 5 Steps in a Search Plan?

1. Select2. Extract3. Apply4. Run5. Chart