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Lesson Plan March 2, 2022

Boolean Bonanza

Submitted by Eric Kowalik

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Short Description

Students are asked to help 3 of their classmates choose the best Boolean search commands for their searches. Venn Diagrams change color and the search statement is dynamically updated as students select the Boolean commands. Constructive feedback is given for each submission and students have an opportunity to construct their own search statement at the end of the tutorial.

Learning Outcomes

Student will demonstrate how to combine keywords using Boolean operators AND, OR, NOT to develop effective search statements.

Information Literacy Concepts

Searching as Strategic Exploration (Frame 6)

Participation Type

Individual

Additional Instructor Resources (e.g. in-class activities, worksheets, supplements, etc.)

https://marquetterml.github.io/information-literacy-modules/

Suggested Citation

Kowalik, Eric. "Boolean Bonanza." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2022. https://projectcora.org/lesson/boolean-bonanza
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