Information Seeking Strategies
Big6 #2
(pg. 15)

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After you have figured out all the sources you might need, then ask yourself the second question:

2. What are the best sources for my problem?

Of all the sources that you thought of, or chose from the list, which ones will give you the kind of information that you need?

Since we're talking about bears -- encyclopedias are good, and so are information books about bears.   You might find some magazine articles or look in the computer on KYVL about bears.   You also might ask the Conservation Man if he comes to your school.   Finally, the Internet might have some good things about bears.

Now which of these are best for you?   Well, that depends on which ones will answer your questions.   You might have to look in all of them before you find your answers.   Sometimes, it may be that the only ones you will have available will be books or encyclopedias.    

If you are up to some college-level reading, here is a good site from Cornell Library about evaluating sources.    (Just be sure to click the back button to return to this page!)

 

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