Session 2 February 10, 2014

1. Session 2 February 10, 2014 • Review • Information Literacy

2. What is Information Literacy? • Information Literacy is a set of competencies that enable an individual: • -to identify the information they require • -understand how this information is arranged and organized • - determine the best sources of information for each topic of interest • -locate and critically evaluate these sources • - use that information responsibly • - It is the ability to perform sound and reliable research!! • - ^ statement excerpted for the American Library Association.

3. An information literate individual is able to: • -Determinethe extent of information needed • -Accessthe needed information effectively and efficiently • -Evaluateinformation and its sources critically • -Incorporateselected information into one’s knowledge base - KB • -Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose • -Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally. Statement excerpted from the American Library Association http://tinyurl.com/6r7vqf2

4. Types and Formats of Information Primary Sources • Primary sources are firsthand materials • They can be in the form of words, images, or artifacts created by an individual or group of individuals on a particular topic, or related to a particular event. • This includes original information before anyone has analyzed, criticized, commented, restructured, managed or repackaged it in any way. • This is direct, immediate, personal evidence of someone’s ideas or experience.

5. Examples of Primary Sources • ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS • Diaries, Journals, Memoirs, Autobiography Speeches, manuscripts, • letters, interviews, News film footage, Official Records • CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art, • ARTIFACTS: Pottery, Sculpture, Artwork, furniture, clothing, buildings • Events: Meetings, Conference presentations, proceedings of historical events • Examples of primary sources include: • -Birth Certificate • -Diary of Anne Frank • -U.S. constitution • -A painting by Picasso • -An audio tape of an oral history project • -A journal article reporting NEW research or findings

6. Secondary Sources Secondary Sources Interpret, Comment, Criticize, Analyze, Summarize Primary Sources They interpret primary information -Are often written after an event or publication -Written by individuals with no direct involvement -Who may be specialists, experts -Provide critical, historical, psychological. Examples: scholarly books and text books, journals, magazines, literary or social criticism, analyses and interpretations

7. Tertiary Sources • Tertiary sources compile, index, abstract, manipulate, aggregate, organize and make available other sources. • -abstracts, • -bibliographies, • -handbooks, • -encyclopedias, • -indexes, • -chronologies, etc. • Tertiary sources can contain references to primary or secondary sources.

8. Formats of Information • -Print - books, magazines, journals, documents, manuscripts, correspondence • -Digital - Electronic resources available through a computer such as • -e-books, e-magazines, e-journals, web-based, e-mail, blogs -Interpersonal– Conversations, interviews, phone calls -Media – Audio visual materials, film, television, DVD, CD, tape recordings… -Multimedia – Materials that use multiple formats such as a Powerpoint presentation with links and visuals, or an interactive game or web-site.

9. Types of Research • PopularPublished mostly for recreational and entertainment purposes, popular publications target a general audience • and contain informal discussions of topics, opinions, and news • Example: People Magazine or General Advice Books

10. News Publications • Like Popular publications News resources • -May be general or topic based • Intended for particular or general audience • -Usually contain current information • - Often written by several authors, editors, columnists, free-lance writers

11. Sensational Publications • -Related to popular and News publication types • Often in newspaper or magazine formats • - Often Provocative, Inflammatory • - Simple Writing • - Can be Flamboyant, Lurid, Loud, • - Feed on Morbid Curiosity, Gossip

12. Scholarly Publications • -May be primary or secondary-Have been evaluated by scholarly peer and experts in a particular field of study. • -Intended for scholars, academics, or educated public • -Provide “in-depth” study, analysis, investigation, description, evaluation of the topic • -Disseminate research and challenge ideas • -Promote academic and professional discussion • Often have references and bibliographies • Also referred to as academic • 0r peer-reviewed publications. • Examples:

13. Trade Publications • - Intended for members of a particular vocation • Business, Organization, or Industry • -Focus exclusively on articles, information, and advertisements related to that business, organization or Industry • Advertisements usually focus on topics related to the trade

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15. Library Services and Resourses: we will explore more in-dept • Gill Library Web site - http://www.cnr.edu/home/library Use Library systems and services such as: • interlibrary loan, • electronic reserves, • specialized subject guides, • request forms, • off-campus access, • virtual services, • citation managers, • workshops and tutorial options, • and other research assistance tools and advanced database tools.