How do you feel when starting a research project?

How would you like to feel when starting a research project?

Why is a process or strategy important in the conduct of research? At YCP? In your profession?

Is controlled vocabulary (subject) or keyword searching better? When is each appropriate? Explain.

It has been said that those who control information have the most power (political, social). Do you think that is true? Why or why not?

Library of Congress Call Number Quiz

Students should
be able to:

Recognize that the use of accurate and complete information is the basis for critical thinking and problem solving

Use appropriate tools to identify and locate potential sources of information

Develop and use a variety of search strategies Evaluate information and select best sources

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"As a writing teacher who reads lots of student writing, I know that informed writing is better writing. An information literate student, a student who has the ability to access current and relevant information on a topic, will find that their writing style suddenly improves as well--because they are writing from a confident posture and with an expert voice."

Thomas Wolf Chairman, Board of Trustees

"Information is at a premium in the business world, as it is in society as a whole.  They key thing is how do we use that information --how do we get to it, and how do we turn it into something we can act on in business.  People who understand how to do that are really important."