When you have worked out what you are looking for, you need some search strategies to locate the information.
Don't forget that information
comes in many forms - in books, on videos or via computers, and even
from people. You will use different search tools for different
sources and for different purposes.
Be careful in your use of the Internet which, believe it or not, can
be the slowest and most unreliable way to find information!
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Where can I find the information I need?
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What do I still need to find out?
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What sources and equipment can I use?
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How do I use those sources?
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Who can suggest other sources?
Thinking and making decisions is something you will do throughout the research process. In this Locating stage you will be:
deciding which sources, search tool/strategies are most useful
Info-glut or too much information can be a real problem. This makes it even more important to search strategically - learn how to use tools that allow you to search many different sources at once, such as your school library catalogue, use metasearch engines and social bookmarking sites on the internet etc:
This resource also offers you tips, tricks and shortcuts for accessing information that is current and from people as well as computers: