World War II Thesis Paper (Konstandakis)

Day One: Pre-Search Mapping

Why take the time to do pre-search mapping?

• Be more intentional in thinking about search terms/phrases

• Build vocabulary about the topic

• Create a more robust/helpful search with better results

• Be mindful of exploring variety of resources

• Learn enough background to ask meaningful questions

What's the pre-search mapping process?

• Track search terms/phrases

• Identify sources of information

• Skim and scan 2-3 articles or resources per information source

• Record terms, big ideas, concepts, NOT take notes or focus on facts

• See, think, and wonder with your group members

What will it look like?

• Student exemplars

• Sample pre-search strategy map made by a librarian colleague: