Step+4+Use+of+Information


 * Step 4: Use of Informationmedia type="custom" key="7658531" align="left"**

**By this point you should have successfully . . .**
===**. . . identified the problem and what information you need to solve that problem** ===

**At this point It is a good idea regroup and make sure you are on the right track. So f****irst go back and reread your assignment.**
===With a fresh vision of your topic in mind, ask yourself the following questions: ===

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=== - The source (journal articles, encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, newspaper articles, video, webcasts, etc.) and where you got it (Database, print material, website, etc). You want to be able to find it later if necessary. === === - During your selection process you learned the type of information available in each source and what to expect from them. Record what your expectations are for each source. === === - Source information for your bibliography/ works cited. This information is source specific, NoodleTools will help you perform this task in he format your teacher has requested (MLA, APA, etc). ===

- Is the information available in the formats I need (maps, dates, graphs)?
**- Is there TOO MUCH information?**

Example: General Search: Cyber Bullying Filtered Search: Cyber Bullying teens depression
=== * Many databases also give you the option to filter your search by type: Journals, magazines, newspapers, media, etc. Remember to always click "full text" when doing a search. This will prevent you from receiving a lot of information you can't actually use.* ===

Great!!! NOW WHAT!!??
**Don't Panic! Put on your sorting hat!**

**How will I organize my sources?**

Is my information biased? If so how do I record this?
=== - Biased information comes from interviews, websites, magazines and newspapers. Journal articles may also contain biased information. The best way to document this is by citing the source and saying something like "according to the author..." ===

**Make sure to only cite the sources you actually use. Take out the ones you have eliminated.**
