Concept Mapping
There are 3 models that you can use to develop topics:

• word webs
• idea mapping
• concept mapping

Identify Your Search Engine
There are three kinds of search engines that you can use:

• topical or subject directories
• keyword
• reference tools

Narrow Your Search
Using boolean and mathematical words and symbols, you can expand and limit your search. Two of the fourteen different searching strategies included in this section include:

• use quotes around an exact phrase you want to locate
• use the word "and" or "+" to combine two words

Credibility Assessment
Discover how to assess whether or not the information has been developed by a credible source. A couple of the ideas include:

• determine the purpose for this information to be published
• is the site wanting to use this as a way to generate money (.com?) or as a medium to publish factual information (.edu?)

Helpful Resource
Discover how to determine whether or not the resource is rich in content.

• consider how this resource compares to other similar sites
• look to see how current is this information

Using Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download a poster of the CINCH steps: