Skill 1: Information Retrieval

Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, the resources in this section help students to develop their skills of information retrieval. Activities relate to five aspects of information retrieval:
* methods of information storage and retrieval
* the library (including classification)
* reference books
* scientific journals
* the internet and evaluating websites

The materials for this skill area include eleven activities which contain students stimulus materials as well as teacher guidance. The activities look at:

* Saving and finding information
* Using the library
* Finding information in books
* Choosing the right book
* Navigating a reference book
* Editing a scientific book
* Advertising a scientific journal
* Locating articles in e-journals
* Finding answers on the web
* Evaluating websites

There are trainer development materials associated with the delivery of these learning activities. They can be found at: LSS Skill Area 1 Training.