Information Now, Second Edition

A Graphic Guide to Student Research and Web Literacy

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

Today’s information environments are complex, and learning how to find relevant and reliable information online, as well as how to fact-check and evaluate that information, is essential. Enter Information Now, a graphic guide that uses humor and sequential art to teach students about information, research, and the web. This second edition of the popular guide incorporates critical analysis of information systems, asking students to think about the biases and problems in how databases and search engines are designed and used. It also addresses how different populations of people are disproportionately affected by the algorithmic biases built into information systems. And it includes revised critical thinking exercises in every chapter.Written and revised by library professionals, Information Now is a fun and insightful tool for high school and college students, writers, and anyone wanting to improve their research skills.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-05-20
Mått:178 x 254 x 10 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:136
Upplaga:2
Förlag:The University of Chicago Press
ISBN:9780226766119

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Mer om författaren

Matt Upson is Associate Dean for Research & Learning Services at the Oklahoma State University Libraries. Holly Luetkenhaus is the Director for Teaching and Learning at the Oklahoma State University Libraries. C. Michael Hall is a writer, cartoonist, and public speaker who advocates for comics and graphic novels in libraries. Kevin Cannon is the illustrator of numerous educational and fictional graphic texts.

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“Information Now equips undergraduate students with essential research strategies and tools as they navigate the complex information world. It scaffolds the research process through real-world examples, good humor, and helpful exercises. The authors have packed their many years of information literacy teaching wisdom into this short graphic guide—the comic-book style engages college readers and makes the learning experience enjoyable.”

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceIntroduction: Information Overload1 The Process: Steps to Finding and Using the Right Information. Anytime. Anywhere.2 How Information Is Organized and Found: The Basics3 Searching for Library Resources: Understanding the Hunt for Information4 Journals and Databases5 Searching the Open Web6 Evaluating Your Sources7 Using Information EthicallyConclusionAcknowledgmentsGlossary