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IST 605: Resources for Elementary Research Project on Animals

Resources for students in grades K-5 to complete research.on animals

Search Strategies

The following keywords would be helpful for users who are looking to find more information in the databases:

  • Animal
  • Habitat
  • Mammals
  • Food
  • Insects
  • Life cycle
  • Dinosaurs
  • Adaptation
  • Camouflage
  • Environment
  • Farm
  • Pond

*Things to remember when searching for information*

  • When possible, use the advanced search feature
    • Advanced searches will get you more accurate information for the topic you are searching for.
  • Using quotation marks is helpful to search for an exact set phrase
  • Boolean operators will improve your search
    • “AND” – This will narrow your search to the keywords that you provide
      • e.g. “mammals AND food”
    • “OR” – This will broaden your search to include either of the keywords you provide
      • e.g. “sharks OR dolphins”
    • “NOT” – This will exclude a keyword
      • e.g. “Caterpillars NOT butterflies”
  • Remember to use sources that are reliable, and always give credit to the author!