Description of Process
*Where and how you began.
*Describe the finding tools used (catalogs, indexes, databases). List the search terms used (subject headings, keywords, names) and where they led you.
*Document the search techniques/strategies used and their usefulness.
*Modifications you made to your search terms, techniques and tools.
*How the annotated bibliography was organized, what citation style was used and the rationale for both.
*Include specific examples.
Essay part 2
Evaluation of Process
Evaluation of Process
*Specific stumbling blocks you encountered. Why they occurred and if they could have been avoided.
*Describe search terms, techniques and tools that were most successful, ones that were not successful, and why. *Decision-making points; why you selected/rejected certain information
sources, tools and techniques.
*How you evaluated and selected sources for the annotated bibliography.
*How well is the topic represented in print or electronic/internet resources?
*Would you go about this project differently knowing what you know now?
*How do your present research methods and concepts compare with those you had before?
*What advice would you give to someone embarking on a similar research project? What are the most valuable concepts/techniques you learned?
*The best information source for your annotated bibliography and the best finding tool used. Why?
*What research strategies, techniques and tools will you use for future projects.