Part of the research paper assignment is creating an abstract. For inspiration, I want to some abstracts from articles I’ve co-authored.
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Thanks to all who attended! The questions were GREAT and I think the answers will be very helpful to many. Watch or download the session here.
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Hi all – We just posted a new screencast: INFO 200 Assignment Progression. Arthur Kolat walks you through how assignments in INFO 200 connect and build toward the Research Paper. Even though we’re already in Week 10, this video will help you see the big picture and write your final paper.
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The goal of the Research Paper is to give you experience in writing a graduate-level research paper. View a video about the assignment: Download: Web (Captioned) Lecture Slides PDF) Video Podcast(mp4) Audio Podcast (mp3) Getting Started All assignments in INFO 200 help build your understanding and knowledge of the information needs and information-seeking behaviors of the information community … Continue reading “Getting Started with…Research Paper”
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Don’t miss this invaluable resource from our King Library. It is custom-designed by our library liaison to help you with your work in INFO 200.
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Hey all – I have heard from a few of you that life has intervened in your coursework. Let’s invoke a blanket extension for the LRM for all students in my section. The LRM will now be due by April 17. Image – Northern Michigan light!
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Greetings everyone – I want to check in and see how you all are doing and offer some thoughts on the rest of our time together. Here are some action items that may be helpful: Community Description: This is an important component of the formal assignments to come. LRM: In the first section, in approximately two … Continue reading “INFO 200 Update: Action Items for LRM/Blogs”
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Thanks to @psalazar for sharing this new look! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1659ybICeO1udPQTghI27oI8WKjWxxgd3A-pc0bUaXkU/edit?tab=t.0 To use this template, please follow the steps below to make your own copy and save it to your Google Drive: Click on the Google Docs link provided. Once the document opens, go to the top menu and click on File. From the dropdown menu, select … Continue reading “New Version of LRM template for You!”
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Hello everyone, I have completed grading all of the Sources Survey assignments, and you all did well. I want to make sure that everyone understands the focus of the assignments: information behaviors and needs of your chosen community. Many of you have located useful studies related to your community’s info behaviors and needs. Some of you … Continue reading “Reminders About Writing & Assignments”
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A helpful comparison developed by a student in INFO 200 a few semesters ago that can guide you as you select your resources: