Search starting points are presented in many ways. A few examples are:
- Hyperlinked directories of websites
- LexisNexis Interface for statistical databases
- Interactive Dialogues

Starting Points Interfaces

A primary step in addressing information need is deciding what resources and tools to use. Search starting points narrow down users' search process through process of filtration

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Interface ideas that aid user's in their search journey include:
- Search starting points
- Search history
- Agileviews framework features
- Integrating search with sensemaking

Interface Feature Ideas

Hearst, M. A. (2009). Search user interfaces. Cambridge University Press. [https://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/]

Search User Interfaces

Source Selection

Search interfaces need to help users retain the context of their queries, sources, and results sets through search history mechanisms.

Supporting Search History

Good search interfaces support fluid interaction between these six views:
- Primary view
- Overview
- Preview
- Reviews
- Peripheral view
- Shared view

Agileviews Framework - Supporting the Search Process as a Whole

Process of interweaving the seeking of information with the interpretation of information so that a user can have a good representation of a concept or task at hand

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