Things to
think about
- Make certain that the
information you are collecting is about your topic.
You do not want
to waste
time on information that is not relevant.
- Pay attention to the
parts of the resource (eg. index, glossary, list of
contents, icons, captions, menus, charts, tables)
These can make your task of information gathering
easier.
- Pay attention to the
Internet page construction, spelling, grammar, and
the url. Those may be clues to the quality of your
information.
- Make note of the
copyright date. Sometimes it is very important to
have the most recent information.
- Learn the difference
between primary and secondary sources.
- Be aware of the
differences between fact and opinion. Just because
it is in print or on your screen does not mean it is
true. Be watchful for propaganda or biased
information.
- Notice when sources
agree or disagree.
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Note Making Points
Decide what is important
information. Record it clearly and briefly. Be sure to
include whatever you need to identify your source later
(eg. copyright date, title, author, publisher, page or
path information).
- Students often use
note cards which are rearranged easily when you
begin to connect all of the information from your
searches.
- Some students find
webs, charts, or other graphic organizers useful at
this stage.
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