This engaging textbook gives science and engineering students the information literacy skills they need for college and their future careers, both of which require implementing complex concepts in scientific communication. The book teaches students basic skills to do well by decoding real-world information literacy problems. It also offers details about the utility, structure, and packaging of information, giving students the strong foundation they need to absorb more advanced concepts in scientific communication. Mary DeJong provides students with a compelling context and rationale for the…mehr
This engaging textbook gives science and engineering students the information literacy skills they need for college and their future careers, both of which require implementing complex concepts in scientific communication. The book teaches students basic skills to do well by decoding real-world information literacy problems. It also offers details about the utility, structure, and packaging of information, giving students the strong foundation they need to absorb more advanced concepts in scientific communication. Mary DeJong provides students with a compelling context and rationale for the skills they are being asked to learn, helping them learn to appreciate the value of these skills for career success. Most important, the book is written specifically for students, so it's appropriately thorough, well-paced, and engaging. In fact, it's often funny!Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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Libraries Unlimited Series for Teaching Information Literacy Today
Mary DeJong is a librarian at Northern Arizona University's Cline Library, USA. She holds a BA in history from State University of New York in Geneseo and an MLS from Rutgers University. She has 25 years of experience as a librarian in research institutions (The American Museum of Natural History Library and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Library) as well as educational institutions (George Washington University, Vassar College, and Northern Arizona University).
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Part 1: Overview 1 Information Literacy: What It Is and Why It Matters Part 2: Sources: Their Functions, Distinctions, and Where To Find Them 2 Information Is Documented in Sources 3 Books 4 Newspapers and Other News Sources 5 Magazines 6 Journals and Journal Articles 7 Research Articles 8 Review Articles 9 Conference Proceedings and Conference Papers 10 Dissertations and Theses 11 Websites 12 Data 13 Patents, Standards, and Codes Part III: Important Qualities of Sources 14 Scholarly Sources 15 Popular Sources 16 Primary and Secondary Sources 17 Credible Sources Part IV: Understanding the Sources You Need for Research Assignments 18 Decoding Your Research Assignment Instructions 19 Choosing a Topic that Matches Source Requirements PART V: All About Databases 20 Types of Databases 21 Database Records 22 Database Search Features 23 Choosing the Best Databases Part VI: Searching Databases for Sources 24 Identifying Keywords to Search 25 Conducting Comprehensive Searches 26 Search Techniques Part VII: Organizing Your Sources 27 Managing Source Records 28 Accessing Full-Text Sources Part VIII: Citing Your Sources 29 The Importance of Citing Sources 30 Incorporating Sources into Your Writing 31 Formatting Citations Appendix A. Get Help with Your Research Appendix B. Scholarly Metrics Appendix C. Open Access and the Open Science Movement Appendix D. Social Networking for Scientists and Engineers Index
Part 1: Overview 1 Information Literacy: What It Is and Why It Matters Part 2: Sources: Their Functions, Distinctions, and Where To Find Them 2 Information Is Documented in Sources 3 Books 4 Newspapers and Other News Sources 5 Magazines 6 Journals and Journal Articles 7 Research Articles 8 Review Articles 9 Conference Proceedings and Conference Papers 10 Dissertations and Theses 11 Websites 12 Data 13 Patents, Standards, and Codes Part III: Important Qualities of Sources 14 Scholarly Sources 15 Popular Sources 16 Primary and Secondary Sources 17 Credible Sources Part IV: Understanding the Sources You Need for Research Assignments 18 Decoding Your Research Assignment Instructions 19 Choosing a Topic that Matches Source Requirements PART V: All About Databases 20 Types of Databases 21 Database Records 22 Database Search Features 23 Choosing the Best Databases Part VI: Searching Databases for Sources 24 Identifying Keywords to Search 25 Conducting Comprehensive Searches 26 Search Techniques Part VII: Organizing Your Sources 27 Managing Source Records 28 Accessing Full-Text Sources Part VIII: Citing Your Sources 29 The Importance of Citing Sources 30 Incorporating Sources into Your Writing 31 Formatting Citations Appendix A. Get Help with Your Research Appendix B. Scholarly Metrics Appendix C. Open Access and the Open Science Movement Appendix D. Social Networking for Scientists and Engineers Index
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