Welcome Research Adventurers!

We live in a high tech world where technology is pushing us all to the cutting-edge—more and more you will need to know how to access information quickly, accurately and legitimately. To do so you will be required to develop new literacy skills, including how to do research. Consider the following tutorials and websites to help you get started on your high-tech researching journey!


While viewing the video clips below, keep in mind the following statements:

• Technology has expanded our choices
• The need for "vetting" or testing the reliability or truthfulness of the information sources
• The necessity for planning, posing a meaningful question before beginning your research
• Combat the urge of the "Principle of Least Effort"
• Searching requires forethought, thinking of important words; using quotes and other strategies to narrow your hits