Section+2+Indicators+Year+7+Locate

**__Locate:__**

 * 1) //Understand the purpose of browse and search//
 * 2) //Establish and prioritise search options//
 * 3) //Understand and use search terms in a search strategy//
 * 4) //Refine search strategies according to results//

1. Understand the purpose of browse and search - Students understand that browse provides a wide ranging exploration - Students understand that a search targets a known element


 * ( title, subject heading, information object) ||

2. Establish and prioritise search options - Students identify the most appropriate information sources for the purpose

from amongst; hard copy (books, newspapers, articles) digital (websites, specific databases), primary sources, people and organisations ||
 * L 2 Students independently prioritise initial search options

- Students employ their knowledge of synonyms, related terms, broader and narrower terms to create effective search terms - Students plan and undertake searches to get results.
 * 1) Understand and use search terms in a search strategy

- Students use search terms such as keywords in a web browser Students contact people and organisations writing (formal letter, email) and in person (telephone conversation, personal face to face conversation) to request access to information. ||
 * - Students independently use specific search terms such as title, author and subject headings when searching the library database
 * · Students know to keep the search term simple, using only a few keywords and the most likely, common words.
 * · Students look for search terms in the menu from CD Roms to browse contents.
 * · Students use search terms to identify content on databases that may be worth browsing.
 * · Students use their school library, local public library and the State library to identify information sources.

4.Refine search strategies according to results - Students revise keywords and search terms in light of their search experience (successful or not) = = - Students list other search terms, related areas, new knowledge gathered from browsing hard copy and digital sources, beginning with Libcode.
 * L 4
 * · Students identify areas for further investigation.
 * · Students identify areas for further investigation.

= = || = = = = = = = = = = - skimming and scanning techniques to survey readability - using contents, index, and text headings as signposts to relevant information
 * · Students use other search terms and Boolean operators to refine or expand their search.
 * · Students use Advanced search or Construct a search function to focus results.
 * · Students search within websites or particular groups of resources.
 * · Students use Reference librarians and Help desks to improve their results.
 * Selects resources by using: (USE)