Written by This week’s module introduces you to graduate-level writing and research in the LIS discipline. This week, we move into research mode. In Module 2, you’ll build the core skills needed for graduate-level research in INFO 200. We’ll focus on graduate-level writing expectations, understanding and evaluating information sources, using APA 7 style for this course, and exploring how artificial intelligence can be used thoughtfully and ethically in your work. Together, these pieces will support your research on an information community and set you up for success throughout the semester.
Everyone should be settling in on our two WordPress sites. This one is our course site just for our section. The other is the full Community Site, where you’ll be blogging.
Please read this important section of Module 0 about graduate work in this course.
Action Items:
- For this site: If you haven’t added a profile pic or avatar, please do so by editing your Profile under the top right-hand menu on our site. Remember: you can use any image to represent yourself in class. I’d also suggest doing it at the Community Site as well.
- Be sure you are logged into to our section site to make use of all of the social and commenting features. There will many opportunities to discuss assignments forthcoming.
- Try using an @username to give another classmate a shout out or send me a public thought with @michael. See this page for more info
- Do not miss the “Getting Started” for Choosing Your Community. Read this helper post and related links closely.
Occasionally throughout the semester, we will have class chats on Zoom. These are optional “drop-in” sessions for students to ask questions, share or just chat. There are no mandatory sessions, but students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. It will be a way for us to check and keep in touch. All sessions will be recorded. The following are scheduled:
Please see the front page of our canvas site for Zoom links and passwords.
- March 1 at 1pm PT : INFO 200 Assignment Q & A Session: We will go over you might have about the Sources Survey and LRM.
- April 12 at 1pm PT : INFO 200 Research Paper Q & A Session: We will go over any questions you might have about the Research Paper.
Blog Report Due Dates: (See assignment page for full descriptors.)
- Blog Report #2: Describe the Information Community you are choosing to explore for the course and the research paper. DUE: 2/15
- Blog Report #3: Report on the information-seeking behavior and information needs of chosen community. DUE: 3/01
- Blog Report #4: Summarize one of the peer-reviewed articles relating to your information community you’ve found. DUE: 3/08
- Blog Report #5: Explore how libraries and information centers create learning and programming opportunities for your chosen community. DUE: 4/19
- Blog Report #6: Report on the issues your community may face on an international scale. DUE: 4/26
- Blog Report #7: Report on your community’s use of emerging technologies. DUE: 5/03
- Blog Reportt #8: Personal reflection on information communities. DUE: 5/10
- LIS Model/Theory Research Summary DUE: 2/22
- Information Sources Survey: DUE: 3/22
- Literature Review Matrix: DUE: 4/12
- Research Paper: DUE: 5/10
Late Submissions
Assignments submitted after the due date and time without prior approval will be penalized 20% of the total possible points per calendar day. Even submissions that are just a few minutes after the deadline are considered late.
Canvas automatically calculates late penalties and rounds up to the next full day. Assignments submitted five or more days late without an approved extension will receive a zero.
Emergencies and Extensions
If you’re facing a serious medical issue, personal emergency, or family crisis, please reach out before the due date whenever possible. We’ll work together to set a new timeline. Extensions are granted at the instructor’s discretion and will require documentation.
I’m getting an “Oops, Page can’t be found” result when clicking on the hyperlink for ““Getting Started” for Choosing Your Community”. The link for Module 0 has the same result, but I know where I can find that information without the hyperlink. Is there another route to the “Getting Started” material too?
@pagepigeon On it! I am rapidly thinking I broke something right before we started.
@pagepigeon Corrected!
Success! Thanks! = )