The purpose of this essay is to reflect on how you search for and evaluate information in everyday or academic situations.
Instructions: Write a 250-word essay describing a specific instance when you searched for information. This could be a personal experience (e.g., finding a restaurant while traveling) or an academic task.
Use the prompts below to guide your response:
Describe your information need:
What were you looking for, and why?
What prompted your search?
Explain your search strategies:
Which sources or tools did you use (e.g., Google, library databases, word of mouth)?
Why did you choose those sources?
Evaluate your research process:
How did you decide that you had enough information?
What worked well, and what didn’t?
Were there any challenges, and what skills would you like to improve for future searches?
Your essay will be graded on the following:
Identification of your information need
Reflection and assessment of your research behavior
Structure, clarity, and mechanics
References and formatting
