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INLS 151 retrieving & analyzing information

This course explores the processes of seeking, evaluating, and synthesizing information. Topics include strategies for searching, evaluating quality, and utilizing data in decision-making. Learn key concepts in information science and technology. Discussion groups, quizzes, and assignments will deepen your understanding. Check course website for updates and resources.

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INLS 151 retrieving & analyzing information

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  1. INLS 151 retrieving & analyzing information rachaelclemens spring 2016

  2. today’s class what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? what are your responsibilities? syllabus roster / attendance / waitlist discussion groups quiz

  3. housekeeping items • restrooms • left out of classroom, right down hallway past vending machines • water fountain – hallway • elevator (basement, SILS Library, 2nd & 3rd floor) • SILS Library/Lab – 1st floor • BSIS Maj/Min (not required if admitted to UNC 2014+)

  4. course description introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form.

  5. course description introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form.

  6. course description introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form.

  7. course description introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form.

  8. core concepts information science information technology people

  9. information

  10. technology *focusing primarily on digital systems

  11. people

  12. today’s class what will you learn in this course? [hand out syllabus]

  13. today’s class what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? • application to other classes/projects • strategies for searching for information, literature, data, statistics • criteria for evaluating information • vocabulary to talk about quality of information • scientific research process & methods • using information • lifelong learning

  14. information in support of your decision-making…

  15. class websites course website: ils.unc.edu/courses/2016_spring/inls151_002/ forum in Sakai: https://sakai.unc.edu INLS151.002.SP16 (we only use Sakai for posting discussion questions)

  16. today’s class what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? what are your responsibilities? syllabus roster / attendance / waitlist question for you about Student Success Workshop discussion groups quiz

  17. Student Success Workshop – Do we want to have one?

  18. in groups of 3… • introduce yourself to your colleagues • what are your most frequent sources for information? List 5 places or people or sources that folks in your group consult/monitor most frequently for information. • what do you find most challenging about the whole process of information seeking? • how could a class on retrieving and analyzing information be most beneficial to you? what would you like to learn?

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