Step 3: Browsing Information Sources
The third part of the research process is locating and browsing information sources. Students consider:
- locate sources (intellectually and physically)
- find information within sources
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Morton Databases - teacher and students resources within:
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Advanced Google Searching
Search features:
- file type
- reading level
- date
- image searches
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Featured Digital Tools Examples
Step 3
Recommended Resources
- Internet Public Libraryipl2: Information You Can Trust features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative websites; links to online texts, newspapers, magazines, etc.
- Digital Public Library of AmericaVast collection of digital resources archived and shared by American cultural and educational institutions.
- World Digital LibraryThe World Digital Library will make available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from cultures around the world.
- Library of CongressVast collection of archives and digital resources with multiple special collections.
- Follett WebPath ExpressSafe, curriculum-related Internet search portal. Can be searched by reading and grade level, as well as domain.