16. Research Process DefineYour Topic (Identify main concepts; Narrow or broaden topic; List of search terms ) DetermineYour Information Needs (how current, specific publication type) Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information (search strategies) Access Information using Technology (catalog, databases, web) Evaluate Information (print & electronic) UseInformation Ethically (cite sources)
17. Define Research Topic State your topic as a question. Identify concepts. Narrow or broaden your topic. Keep a list of terms that work best for your topic & add to it as you go. This works whether you’re writing a brief paper or an in-depth research paper.
18. Find an image you want to explore? Title: Aboriginal Bark painting of funeral ceremony with kangaroo on Croker Island Location: Musee des Arts Africains et Oceaniens Subjects: Australia; Archaeology; Religions; New Zealand; Aboriginal Culture; Death; Beliefs; Burial
19. Brainstorm: Search Terms Bark, bark painting Australia, Australian… Oceanic Aboriginal, aborigine Funeral, burial *Try as general searches & see what you find…
30. Subject Headings Links Advantages: Refine your topic Narrow your focus Take search in new direction Find resources wouldn’t have found otherwise
31. Advantages of… Books Good for background information, timeline, definitions, etc. Length allow author to go more in-depth into a subject Articles More specialized searching Better for newer artists/designers (may not have books yet) More current information—more recently published