1. BE CREDIBLE - Credible Sources and Search Terms Mrs. Reinhart and Mrs. Bobier

2. Boolean - uses and (+), OR, not (-) to refine Truncation - uses symbles (+/-) to narrow or broaden Phrase searching uses quotes (‘____”) for exact wording

3. Be sure to use the search engine that is right for your search ●SIRS ●Britannica ●Gale ○ then…Google

4. Make sure you are aware of the purpose of the site/information before you use it. ●Make sure the site’s main purpose is not to get you to buy something. Also make sure the type of information is what you need.

5. BEFORE PRINTING read the information that the site is giving you. ●Make sure you can use information and that there is enough information to warrant printing - or print only the pages that you will use. As you are reading and taking notes create your citations so that you don't have to do that at the end.

6. Make sure the url is reliable Good url’sNot as good url’s.org.com.gov.net.edu If something looks “iffy” cross check the information!

7. Be sure the copyright or update date is appropriate for the information you are looking for ●Current events - 6 months to a year is the oldest it can be ●Historical - can be older depending on the topic

8. Be sure to know the author or organization that is putting the information out there

9. Again, take a look at the purpose of the site or information - make sure the author is giving unbiased information

10. Check for silly mistakes that prove the author wanted to get the information out quickly but maybe not accurately.

11. To ensure the information is credible and accurate, cross check with at least one other source