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How well does the following statement match what you do when you begin a new search for information?
Before I begin a new search for information (maybe for an assignment, or to help you choose your next holiday destination), I spend some time thinking about what I already know, what the gaps in my knowledge are, and the best types of information to meet my needs.
5 ? This is an excellent match; this is exactly what I do
4 ? This is a good match; I usually do this
3 ? This is a reasonable match; I do this to some extent
2 ? This is a poor match; I don?t really do this
1 ? This does not match; I don?t do this at all
How well does the following statement match what you do when you are thinking of keywords or search words to use to search for information?
When thinking of search words, I break down my topic into broad areas and then identify the most appropriate search words. I also consider any synonyms or alternative subject words that might have been used to describe my topic.
5 ? This is an excellent match; this is exactly what I do
4 ? This is a good match; I usually do this
3 ? This is a reasonable match; I do this to some extent
2 ? This is a poor match; I don?t really do this
1 ? This does not match; I don?t do this at all
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