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Great effort! This Test Key: YWMNSQ Your Student Key: 530618 February 7, 2021 Threshold Achievement Test for Information Literacy Your Results Today you completed the Strategic Searching test. Your results indicate that because you are familiar with the Web, you probably do most of your searches there unless your professor requires you to use your library's tools and shows you which ones to use. You make the best of the results you get but you might have trouble knowing how to change your search to get better results if you are not satisfied with what you find the first time. Personal recommendations to strengthen your strategic searching: Experiment with your library's databases the next time you need information. Practice breaking your research topics and questions into keywords and use the results you get to identify additional words that might improve your searches. Ask for guidance from professors and librarians about how to effectively search. When research is difficult, students at your level usually accept what they get from familiar research tools and strategies. If that is true for you, it is likely that you are not exploring the full range of high-quality information that is available to you through your library. Personal recommendations for strengthening your dispositions: • Start setting aside time during your research for trial- and-error, particularly to use library tools that are new to you, so that you continue to increase your familiarity with different search strategies. This will give you confidence that you have the strategies you need to meet the demands of college-level research and writing.

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Effective research strategies are essential for academic success, particularly in higher education where access to high-quality information can significantly influence the depth and credibility of scholarly work. The results of the recent strategic searching assessment highlight both strengths and areas for improvement in students' research approaches. In particular, familiarity with web search functionalities provides a solid foundation, yet exploring library-specific tools and refining search techniques can greatly enhance research outcomes.

Web-based searches are often the first source students turn to due to convenience and immediacy. However, relying solely on general web searches can limit access to authoritative and peer-reviewed information vital for academic integrity. To address this, students should learn to distinguish between credible sources and less reliable information, developing critical evaluation skills. Furthermore, diversifying search strategies involves breaking research questions into specific keywords and synonyms, understanding Boolean operators, and utilizing advanced search features like filters and database-specific commands.

Libraries offer sophisticated databases and indexing tools designed to retrieve scholarly and high-quality information not always accessible through standard web searches. Familiarity with library databases involves understanding their structure, search functionalities, and how to craft effective queries to narrow or broaden results. Librarians can serve as invaluable resources in this regard, providing guidance on effective search strategies and training in database use.

To enhance research efficacy, students should dedicate time to experimenting with various query structures and search tools, embracing trial-and-error as part of the learning process. This approach can increase confidence and proficiency, ensuring students meet the rigorous standards of college-level research and writing. Consistent practice with library tools and strategies helps develop a repertoire of search techniques, facilitating access to comprehensive information and fostering academic independence.

In conclusion, augmenting web search skills with library-specific research methods creates a more robust approach to information gathering. Incorporating guidance from librarians, practicing keyword and database query refinements, and dedicating time to explore various research tools can significantly expand the quality and scope of information accessible to students. Such efforts are vital for developing disciplined research dispositions, critical thinking, and ultimately producing well-founded scholarly work.

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