Winters+-+American+Music+Cities+Project

= Winters - American Music Cities Project =


 * Day One **
 * Choose a Topic - **

** Step 1 **


 * Task Definition: **


 * Define the assignment/task/project
 * Identify the information needed


 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **


 * What am I supposed to do?
 * What information do I need in order to do this?
 * List information that you feel you will need to know at this time
 * === Keyword Searching ===
 * === Advanced Google Search (see tutorial below)  ===

** Internet Search Tips **


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 * Basic Search Help from Google
 * Keyword Search Strategies
 * Website Evaluation Criteria
 * **Advanced Google Search** || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/get_more_out_of_google.JPG width="161" height="224" caption="get_more_out_of_google.JPG" link="@thegrovelibrarypathfinder/Get More out of Google"]] || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/scholar.JPG width="148" height="49" caption="scholar.JPG" link="@http://scholar.google.com/"]] || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/wikip.JPG caption="wikip.JPG" link="@http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page"]]
 * GREAT for finding keywords
 * Use References, External Links, and See Also
 * Get basic background info ||


 * Locating Sources **

** Step 2 **


 * Information Seeking Strategies: **


 * Determine all possible sources (resources)
 * Select the best sources


 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **


 * What are possible sources of information?
 * Print (books, magazines, encyclopedias, reference books)
 * Online ( __ **CREDITABLE** __ websites- see ** Advanced Google Search ** )
 * Personal interviews
 * Podcasts, videos, etc.
 * Which are best?

Web Resources:

 * Texas Music Museum ~ general information on Texas' musicians


 * Step 3 **


 * Locate and Access: **


 * Locate sources
 * Find information within sources


 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **


 * Where can I locate each source?
 * School library
 * Public library
 * Internet
 * Databases ~ Elk Grove Public Library Databases (Use your library card # to access the databases)
 * Museums
 * Other:
 * Where is the information in each source located?
 * Table of Contents
 * Index


 * ** Web Evaluation **