Searching and Exploration
Searching for information begins with keywords and keyword phrases on a topic, being open to emerging and adjacent terms, and searching print and digital collections to find materials in support of the topic. According the the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), this process can be considered as exploration. The exploration involves flexibility, creativity, analysis, understanding, and management. This section is based upon frame 6 of ACRL's document, "Searching as Strategic Exploration." This information is intended as a building block to assist in the structure of research.
Association of College and Research Libraries, Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (Chicago: ALA, 2015)