Print materials in the North Library What? Task Definition 1. What is my research question? 2. What do I already know? 3. What information do I need? Where? Search Plan 1. What type of information do I need? For example: general, in depth, current, historical, biographical, issue oriented, other? 2. Review suggested resources, circle ones that fit, prioritize your list. 3. Evaluate resources for significance, accuracy, currency, authority Books • Browse the books in the 649's for some child development titles How? Location & Access 1. Jot down rich words that relate to your topic. 2. Check your words, change your words if your search fails. 3. Focus your search by looking for relationships between elements in your research question. Words to try for keyword or SUBJECT searching in the North Library catalog. CHILD DEVELOPMENT? PARENTING?

Online materials Library Catalog Find books fast! North Library Online Databases Easy access to current information from reliable , authoritative sources. Home access passwords available from Mrs. Leeson Infotrac magazines, health, literature,history EBSCOhost magazines, health, images SIRS Online issues oriented database CQ Researcher analysis of current issues The Oregonian regional newspaper World Book Online encyclopedia, atlas Cyberography Selected Web sites Playground Brochure Project Kaboom Planet Earth Playscapes Natural Playgrounds Sound Play The Bosnia Network Childrens Landscape, Norway Evergreen Learning Through Landscapes Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Coping with Violence Early Childhood Education Online Guidelines for helping children during the war Helping Children Cope with Violence and Trauma Various web sites for helping children cope National Association of School Psychologists Coping with unsetteling times About Our Kids CBC News Talking to children about war Educators for Social Responsibility Talking with children about war and violence Suggested search activity: Google (using quotes) "talking to children about the war" to locate more sites. Child Development Links Ten reasons not to hit your kids (Naturel Child Projects Connect for kids Guidance for Grown-ups Newsletter Links National Network for Child Care Click on Articles and Resources and select Activities & Learning The Natural Child Project FamilyFun Activities and crafts National Association for the Education of Young Children The Lion and Lamb Project Nonviolence for young children Lekotek Toys and play for children with special needs Child Development and Parenting Information List of tips for parenting children The National Association for Child Development Family TLC Tools to enhance the parent/child experience Very Best Kids.com Insights for nurturing growth Child and Family Web Guide Tufts University guide Kids Health Suggested search activity: Google (using quotes) "child development + preschool" "social development + preschool" "intellectual development + preschool" "physical development + preschool" "emotional development + preschool" Cyberography by R.Stacey Cyberography made available by Mrs. Leeson, Librarian Citation Maker Helps you state exactly from where you got your ideas and information.

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