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FYS100 -- Greening The Campus -- Fall 2016: Class Activity : Search Strategies

Search Tips

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Remember to think of possible:

  • Synonyms
  • Narrower Terms
  • Broader Terms
  • Related Terms

Creating Search Strategies

USE OF BOTTLED WATER ON CAMPUS

Keywords:

  • "Bottled Water"
  • Consumption
  • Reusable
  • "Vending Machines"
  • Advantages
  • Environment
  • Landfills
  • Energy
  • Alternatives

Instructions

1.) Begin by having the students identify KEY TERMS in the question and brainstorm a list of synonyms and related topics.


2.) Group work: Students will form groups of 2-3 students.

Each group will find the following to answer the question using Academic Search Complete

  • A Popular Article
     
  • A Scholarly Article


3.) Discussion: Groups will each send one representative to board to present their search strategy; discuss results

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