IST+Research+Path

Note: This page refers to the International School of Tianjin's Research Path. It can serve as a model for other students, but it was designed for our students from grades 3 to 5.



Your teacher says, "Go research on the internet about __."

Start here, with your library OPAC.



The main search page of the IST library OPAC looks like this:



You can now do two things: Log in to access our databases or search using WebPath Express.

To access our databases, you will need to log in with your IST library username and password. You can also use the "quick login" that the librarian has taught you. If you are an IST student and need help accessing our databases, please come and see us in the library.

To search using WebPath Express:



Enter a search term in the search field.



The results will tell you the reading level.



Click on the hyperlink (the blue underlined title for the page) and read through the page. You should look for your keywords. Take notes in your own words.

VERY IMPORTANT: Cite the source. Be a principled inquirer. Always write down the title of the webpage and the complete URL so you can visit it again and so you can show your teacher and your classmates where you found your information.