APCO 1P50 Lecture Notes - Dewey Decimal Classification, Natural Science, Information Literacy

• School: Brock University
• Department: Applied Computing
• Course: APCO 1P50
• Professor: Harry John

Document Summary

Focusing on first four chapters of intro to information literacy textbook: 2 copies on reserve in library. Goal: to give us skills past university. Google most popular way to find information. Matches patterns of text, can"t figure out meaning (for the most part: works with simple searches (e. g. where"s the coffee shop? , etc. , more difficult with complicated queries. The adoption of appropriate information behaviour to identify, through whatever channel or medium, info well fitted to info needs, leading to wise and ethical use of information in society. Information literacy is the set of skills needed to find, analyse and use information. Broader more specific (less time consuming: define need 2) find info 3) evaluate info 4) organize info 5) communicate info. You can never be sure if your research tool understands your environment: e. g. what"s the distance between toronto and st. catharines? . Google may refer to hotel booking or a wiki page.