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The Process of Finding Information
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The process of finding scientific information is iterative and ongoing.
- Define your information need.
- Identify keywords that describe your topic.
- Make sure you know the correct and current technical terms for the topic.
- Identify the appropriate information format to fulfill the need.
- Check your assignment for any specific format requirements.
- Review where different formats are located.
- Locate the information.
- Conduct a search using your keywords and subject headings.
- Use the features of the resource to your advantage.
- Revise and redefine your information need based on what you find.
- Adjust your topic and keywords as necessary based on results.
- Searching itself is a cycle. You may repeat this process several times.
