Navigating the Sea of Information Navigating the Sea of
Information SUBJECT: research skills PURPOSE: to help students
develop skill in the beginning steps of the research process
SYNOPSIS: a video showing the struggles a student encounters as
she attempts to do research in preparation for a biology class
paper. By beginning research without a plan or strategy, she
quickly becomes overwhelmed by the huge amount of information
available. She literally does not know where to start. With the
help of a librarian she is able to develop a strategy for
narrowing her focus. This plan produces a manageable number of
resources which directly relate to her subject. "Research takes
time and gets faster with practice." Using the Reference
Collection to find background information - Use the inverted
triangle of information as a guide. - Narrow your focus by
noting key words and phrases. - Note bibliography resources that
relate to your narrowed focus. Search for availability and
location of resources. - Note the call numbe