Written by This week, we explore the many types of research-based information sources and their various uses.
Action Items:
- If you have not, please read my thoughts on assignments and some Academic Writing Expectations for our course.
- Download and use the “Making the Most of Your Blog” document: MakingMostBlogINFO200 _StudentsGuide
- Continue to refine and explore your community choice and the group’s information seeking and information behaviors. Use the helper and all of the modules we’ve explored so far to guide you.
- Remember to explore the INFO 200 LibGuide to assist your research and contact Live Librarian Chat at King Library or our King Library Liaison if you need assistance refining your searches.
Class Assignment Chats:
INFO 200 Class Chat:
- April 13: INFO 200 Research Paper Q & A Session at 12pm PT. We will go over any questions you might have about the Research Paper. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/84734244081?pwd=RKGHRmVvFQlfrdjpsaJtW7ybjCFYcg.1Password: 246240
- Students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. All sessions will be recorded.
Blog Report Due Dates: (See assignment page for full descriptors.)
- Blog Post #1: Introduce yourself. DUE: 2/02
- Blog Post #2: Describe the Information Community you are choosing to explore for the course and the research paper. DUE: 2/16
- Blog Post #3: Report on the information-seeking behavior and information needs of chosen community. DUE: 3/02
- Blog Post #4: Summarize one of the peer-reviewed articles relating to your information community you’ve found. DUE: 3/09
- Blog Post #5: Explore how libraries and information centers create learning and programming opportunities for your chosen community. DUE: 4/20
- Blog Post #6: Report on the issues your community may face on an international scale. DUE: 4/27
- Blog Post #7: Report on your community’s use of emerging technologies. DUE: 5/04
- Blog Post #8: Personal reflection on information communities. DUE: 5/09
Major Assignment Due Dates:
- LIS Model/Theory Research Summary DUE: 2/23
- Information Sources Survey: DUE: 3/23
- Literature Review Matrix: DUE: 4/13
- Research Paper: DUE: 5/09
Ongoing Throughout Semester: Commenting, Engagement and Participation URL due 5/09
Late Policy:
If you need to turn in an assignment late (for any reason), you must write to me before the deadline at michael.t.stephens@sjsu.edu
- If you do not write before the deadline, late submissions for major assignments will be reduced by 20% of the total points possible for that assignment.
- There is more flexibility with Blog Reports. They can be up to 3 days late.
All assignments must be in the last day of class.
