Sunday, July 27, 2008

Blog Reflection 4

The video “Information R/Evolution” was an eye-opener and it made me reflect on all of those times I struggled trying to find information using a card catalog. It’s one of those moments when we realize that “change is good!”

Information competency can mean a number of things, but the definitions I learned in this class include recognizing the need for information; knowing how and where to obtain information; choosing the proper sources; organizing, analyzing, and interpreting the information acquired; and being able to use and accurately communicate that information to others. Information competency is very important when doing research because with so many options available to us, it is very easy to access information that can be less than accurate, which would result in our papers not being 100% correct. There is no point in putting together a research paper with inaccurate information.

I know I have more to learn about being an information competent student, but with the help of this class I’m on the road to success!

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