B. Locating

Which sources of information are best for my needs? Which sources do I already have?
Where can I find those resources I don’t have?
How can I tell what are reliable sources of information?

What are the best search terms (Key Words) for me to use in my searches?

What are the best databases / search engines for me to use in my search?

Identify possible sources of information:

  • people/ experts – telephone, Twitter, email,
  • books
  • DVDs
  • databases/ search engines

Search Engines:

Sweet Search:

Boolean Searching Tips:

Keep a record of the different sources of information you have used. This table might be useful:

Sources
Primary Secondary
* Diaries *Photos * Newspapers Title/ Type (book, web page, etc) Year Publisher Country

Year 6 Research Topics:

Food Wastage:

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/may/08/food-waste-an-enormous-economic-problem-say-g20-ministers?CMP=share_btn_link

http://www.theglow.com.au/health/what-happens-to-the-leftover-food-on-masterchef/

 

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