Chapter 2: Developing the Search Strategy

When you begin your research, it is important to develop a plan. The lessons in this chapter will help you to identify what to include in your search strategy.

This chapter includes the following lessons:

Lesson 1: Locating Information Sources: A Five-Step Process

	Step 1. Find related search words and phrases.
	Step 2. Search online databases at MSOE.
	Step 3. Consult technical journals and professional agencies.
	Step 4. Search Horizon for bibliographic material.
	Step 5. Search the Internet.

Lesson 2: Consulting the Web for Internet Resources

	Web Introduction
	Finding Internet Resources
	Conducting an Advanced Search
	Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages and Internet Content
	Glossary of Web Terms

Chapter 2: Developing the Search Strategy

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