Honors Biology: Search Techniques and Research

• I can evaluate web resources for credibility.
• I can navigate databases proficiently to find relevant information.
• I can use Boolean search techniques to conduct advanced searches.

1. Learn about source types and advanced search techniques.

• Advanced search techniques
• How to save articles from databases
• Boolean operators visual
• Source types visual

2. Review appropriate databases and websites for this project.

• Appropriate websites and database recommendations

3. Create your own search strings for your topic and find four articles about your topic.  (Have your focusing topics worksheet open!). Make sure to get the permalink for EbscoHost.  Test all your links for your articles before submitting.

• Search terms worksheet
  • **Be sure to move this worksheet to your Honors Biology Project folder.
• Search terms worksheet example
• Differences with articles

HOMEWORK:

• Search term worksheet WITH 4 links/permalinks from databases about your topic DUE on Friday, September 13th @ 11:59 PM. 
• Your final selection for article #1 MUST be ready by beginning of class on Wed. September 25th/Thurs. September 26th.  (It can be the one we provided you, but this will be your final selection!)