Searching for information

What to think about when you are searching for information

1. Think about what your assignment is. What kind of information do you need to solve the problem?
2. How do you find the answers? Find several different sources – such as books and web sites.
You can find good information in the general encyclopedias, for example Nationalencyklopedin, World Book and Bra Böckers Lexikon.
Useful information can also be found in non-fiction books about your subject. Please use the online library catalogue to find them!
Databases are relevant sources of information. See a list of the school´s databases.
You can also use link collections and web catalogues on the internet.
Search engines like Google and Yahoo can be good.
3. Review your sources and find the information you need. Choose the best facts. Use the source criticism guide Kolla källan
4. Organize your information, and use your own words to make a presentation. Use our Reference list guide  to write a reference list.
5. Evaluate your work. What did you learn? Did you do a good job?

If you need guidance – ask the librarian for help

1. Here are some useful links to help you start searching for information
Stora sökguiden
Gymnasieskolan i Gävle Kommun
I-search-method
BIG6-method

2. Source criticism
Kolla Källan: A site about copyright and how to chose the best sources of information in Swedish and English.

3. Reference list – how to write down the sources you have used.