Research Guides: Information Literacy: Teaching & Learning:

"Information Now"

Information Now by Matt Upson; C. Michael Hall; Kevin Cannon
Call Number: 025.524 U69i 2015
Publication Date: 2015
The authors suggest that students create an online blog, website, Twitter feed (or any other type of online social media) that they could use to track their understanding on information literacy and the research process.

Students are encouraged to respond to the questions using text, images, video, sound, or any other approach BUT they should be sure to use outside information ethically. (When in doubt link!) The entries can can be formal or informal, but students should be encouraged to focus on answering the questions honestly - thinking about their own understanding and experience finding and using information.

Sample pages from Information Now

Some Exercises Inspired by Information Now

Steps to finding and using the right information.

1. Take a closer look at your research question. Is it too broad or too specific?

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2. How do you find background information for your topic? How do you get started? Do you use Wikipedia? CQ Researcher? Something else?

3. Explain why you use a specific resource for background information and share your thoughts on why that resource is the most useful for you. Do you use the information as a starting point or do you use it as the core of your research? Which way do you think is the correct way?

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