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Quest 1 Michigan eLibrary: Vocabulary

9. Search Strategies

Key Vocabulary

Database: A database is a collection of information organized and used on a computer.

Michigan eLibrary: Michigan eLibrary is a collection of free online library resources for Michigan residents. 

Reliable: To be reliable is to be consistently good in quality or performance and able to be trusted.

Research: Research is the process of carefully studying and investigating a subject to discover and explain new knowledge.

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MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solving authentic problems