Part 1

1. Choose a topic.
2. Identify search terms (keywords).
3. Identify criteria for "good source."
4. Open Research Log document and record this information.

Tools

• W Questions
• Concept Mapper
• Search Strategy Builder (CCC Online Library)
• Search Generator (U of M)
• Trap Expanded

Part 2 Find a source

1. Select search tool.
2. Search for source.
3. Record search terms, citation on Research Log
4. Evaluate source using these questions:
   • Does this source introduce new ideas about my topic I need to look up?
   • Does this source answer any of my questions about my topic?
   • Is this information accurate and on topic?
   • Is there a bibliography with references I can use?
   • Would other works by this author be useful?
   • Does this source identify other experts on my topic?
   • How could I use the information provided?
   • Are there other relevant factors from the Expanded TRAP rubric I should consider?

Suggested Search Tools

Databases

• Proquest
• Academic Search Complete.
• Expanded Academic Index.
• Gale Reference Center Gold .
• Education Research Complete
• Applied Science and Technology Source Ultimate
• ProQuest STEM Database
• CINAHL Complete (health resources)
• Business Source Complete (business resources)
• Physical Education Index
• PsycInfo
• America: History and Life
• PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)
• SportDiscus
• Art Full Text
• Find a Database (for other suggestions)

Search Engines

• Google
• Google Scholar
• Bing
• Duck Duck Go
• Dogpile
• Webcrawler
• Yippy

Part 3--Identify Next Step

Your choice

• Find another source from the bibliography.
• Look for other works by same author.
• Do new search with new search words using same finding tool
• Do same search in new finding tool.
• Look for other types of "media" (book, video, newspaper).

Part 4--Repeat by finding a new source.

Spin the Wheel (Random)