2.1.9 Search tools
In this activity select the most appropriate search tool for each of the four scenarios described.
1. I’m just getting started. I need to find books, articles, databases and more at Notre Dame.
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A. Correct! FiNDit is the Library’s search tool and will search and return results available at Notre Dame.
B. Incorrect. Google Scholar will help you find a broad range of scholarly resources but will return results outside Notre Dame.
C. Incorrect. A general web search will return scholarly and non-scholarly results outside Notre Dame.
D. Incorrect. It is best to use the Subject Guides if you are looking to find resources for a particular subject area.
2. I need to explore the broadest range of scholarly resources.
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A. Incorrect. FiNDit will not return a broad range as it searches and return sources only available at Notre Dame.
B. Correct! Google Scholar will help you find a broad range of scholarly resources outside Notre Dame.
C. Incorrect. A general web search will return scholarly and non-scholarly results.
D. Incorrect. It is best to use the Subject Guides if you are looking to find resources for a particular subject area, not for a broad search.
3. I’m looking for reports from government, non-governmental organisation or corporate websites.
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A. Incorrect. FiNDit is the Library’s search tool and will search and return results available at Notre Dame, but not necessarily from government, non-governmental organisation or corporate websites.
B. Incorrect. Google Scholar will help you find a broad range of scholarly resources but not from government, non-governmental organisation or corporate websites.
C. Correct! A general web search will return results from government, non-governmental organisation or corporate websites. Be sure to critically evaluate sources for credibility if found through a general web search. You will learn more about how to critically evaluate information later in this section.
D. Incorrect. It is best to use the Subject Guides if you are looking to find resources for a particular subject area, but not from government, non-governmental organisation or corporate websites.
4. I need to do in-depth searching in my subject area.
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A. Incorrect. FiNDit will search and return sources available at Notre Dame but not specifically in a particular subject area.
B. Incorrect. Google Scholar will help you find a broad range of scholarly resources, not necessarily in a particular subject area.
C. Incorrect. A general web search will return scholarly and non-scholarly results, not necessarily in a particular subject area.
D. Correct! It is best to use the Subject Guides if you are looking to find resources for a particular subject area.
Well done! You have completed this activity.
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