• Read about Thinking: Intro to Information--What is it and why study it?

• Read about the Research Process

• Read about the Research Paper

• Take the quiz for the week

Assignments Due Next Week

• Read about decision making (1 of 2).

• Read about MLA and bibliographic style.

Links to the Readings

• INTRODUCTION
  
  • What is information and why study it? -Research: Basic skills needed for this course; the research process
    
  • Basic skills needed for this course
    • Operating the Computer
    • Using the Web
    • Becoming a Student: An Introduction
      • Why Go To College?
        
      • Succeeding In College: The Student Lifestyle
        
      • Super-Learning (Metanoia)
        
      • Lifelong Learning
        
      • Requirements for Effective Learning
      • The Goal System: Motivation
      • Planning Effectively
      • Time Management
      • Study Environment: Your Desk and Files
      • Learning Vocabulary
      • Using the Textbook
      • Effective Reading for learning
      • Taking Notes In Class
      • Memory Aids
      • Working with Others, Group Dynamics
      • How to take an exam

  THE RESEARCH PROCESS
  

  • An overview of the process
  • Strategy
  • Keeping track of what's been done
  • Topic selection
    • Analysis of information needs
    • Evaluation of information sources
  • Paradigms and models for research papers
  • Managing research results
    • Control of research records
    • Copyright laws
    • Documentation
  • When are you finished?

  THE RESEARCH PAPER
  

  • From research to paper ("soaking in the literature")
  • The necessity of an outline
  • Moving information from notes to outline
  • Creating a coherent whole
  • The necessity of re-writing

Please send comments to: Colby Glass, MLIS

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