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Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (ACRL)

Searching as Strategic Exploration

Searching as Strategic Exploration: Questions: Where do you start your search? How do you find the best search terms? How can you refine your search to find relevant results, or narrow your search when you find too much information? What do you do when you're not sure what information to trust? What It Means Think of searching like a treasure hunt – focus on the language you use to search and pay attention to the clues and leads that you find along the way. Use advanced search strategies and databases to find better sources. Why It Matters Smart searching helps us find hidden gems and navigate the information ecosystem.