2.  Task Definition  Information Seeking Strategies  Location & Access  Use of Information  Synthesis  Evaluation

3.  Task Definition Define the Problem: Ask yourself –What is my assignment? –What information is needed to complete my assignment? –What key words can I use to find information? –Am I using the required resources to find my information?

5.  Information Seeking Strategies Determine All Possible Sources –Create a list of possible sources: dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas, Cobb’s Online Resources, etc.

6.  Location & Access Use the Index of books and encyclopedias Find nonfiction books using Dewey Decimal System (Online Catalog) Find specialized encyclopedias Look up locations on maps Cobb’s Online Resources

7. www.cobbk12.ga.us/~mediaservices/onlineresources/

8.  Use of Information Listen to Directions Take Notes: Do Not Copy Watch Weather Reports Trace Maps Read Magazine & Newspaper Articles –Cobb’s Online Resources

9.  Synthesis Put dates & events in the right order Organize pictures so they make sense Prepare a sketch (city/town, ship, etc.)

10.  Evaluation Rate your Project –Did I do what I was supposed to do? –Do I feel OK about this project/report? –Should I do something else before I turn it in to my teacher?