Search terms

DON’Ts Never write a whole question into the search bar Example: DON’T WRITE: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013?

DON’Ts Don’t use just a phrase Example: DON’T WRITE: Sand volleyball leagues

DON’Ts Be too broad or too specific Examples: Too broad: Sand volleyball + Iowa Too specific: Sand volleyball + Waukee + August 2013

DOs Do use keywords and keyword phrases Do pull the most important phrases out of the question Ex. Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? Search: fall + sand volleyball + Des Moines

DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

DOs Include all important aspects of the question Research Question: When do fall sand volleyball leagues start in Des Moines for 2013? What would happen if I did this search?

DOs Do use synonyms Research Question: How does soda influence teenage behavior? What synonyms could I use?

Let’s Practice!

Which would be best? How did the Beatles impact rock and roll? A. Impact of Beatles on rock and roll B. How did the Beatles impact rock and roll? C. Rock and roll + Beatles + influence D. Beatles + impact + rock and roll

Which would be best? The history of Coca-Cola A. Coca-cola + past B. Coca-cola + invention + influence C. Invention of Coca-Cola D. What is the history of Coca-Cola?

Which would be best? What causes children to be bullies? A. What causes children to be bullies? B. bullies + cause in children C. Cause of bullying D. why + kids + become + bullies

Which would be best? How can food choices impact your weight? A. food choices and weight B. food choices + weight + impact C. How do food choices impact weight? D. impact + food choices

Which would be best? How does the Clean Air Act of 1972 impact pollution regulations? A. Pollution regulations B. Clean Air Act + pollution regulations C. Clean Air Act pollution regulations + impact D. How does the Clean Air Act of 1972 impact pollution regulations?

What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: What are some tips for quality public speaking? Search Terms: Public speaking + tips + quality Public speaking + advice + professional

What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: What is the best type of colorful flower to plant in the spring? Search Terms: Planting + flower + spring + colorful

What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: Which type of golf ball is best for hitting a long drive? Search Terms: Best golf ball + long drive

What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: How did Japanese sword fighting impact American weaponry? Search Terms: Japanese sword fighting + impact + American weaponry Japanese sword fighting + influence + US weaponry

What search terms would you put into the search bar? Research Question: Which soccer team has the strongest fan base and why? Search Terms: Soccer + strong fan base Soccer + fan base + motivation

Checkpoint Which search terms would be the best to use? Research Question: How is John F. Kennedy remembered? A. John F. Kennedy + legacy B. How is John F. Kennedy remembered? C. Kennedy + remembered D. Remembering John Kennedy

Checkpoint Which search terms would be the best to use? Research Question: Should parents bribe their children? A. Kids + bribing B. Impact + parents + bribery C. Parents bribing children D. Should parents bribe their children?

Small Group Practice Search Terms

Which would be best? Why do dogs bark? A. Dog + barking + purpose B. Why do dogs bark? C. Dog + barking D. Dog barking

Which would be best? What is the best brand of cross country skis? A. Best cross country skis B. What is the best brand of cross country skis? C. Cross country ski + brand comparison D. Cross country ski brands

Which would be best? How did Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech influence the United States? A. King + “I Have a Dream” + United States + influence B. Martin Luther King + “I Have a Dream” + America + influence C. Martin Luther King + speech + America D. How did Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech influence the United States?

Which would be best? How does a water purification system work? A. How does a water purification system work? B. Water purification works C. Water purification + system + function D. Water system + function

Which would be best? How did Lincoln’s presidency influence the Civil War? A. Lincoln + Civil War + influence B. Lincoln + War + impact C. Abraham Lincoln + Civil War + impact D. How did Lincoln’s presidency influence the Civil War?

Small Group Practice AEA Databases

Britannica- broad overview of topics GALE- recent newspapers, magazines, and journals SIRS- pro/con for controversial, debatable topics Teen Health and Wellness- health and wellness topics AP Images- open use pictures

Which would be the best database to use first? George Washington’s life

Which would be the best database to use first? Legalizing marijuana

Which would be the best database to use first? Impact of marijuana

Which would be the best database to use first? Photos of George Washington

Which would be the best database to use first? Types of burgers

Which would be the best database to use first? Best burger of 2012

Which would be the best database to use first? Influence of eating too many carbohydrates

Which would be the best database to use first? The grief and loss cycle

Which would be the best database to use first? Public reaction to Obama’s presidency

Which would be the best database to use first? Human cloning