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At this point in the semester, your work should reflect deeper engagement with the scholarly conversation. Continue searching for peer-reviewed articles, community resources, and research-based sources related to your community—especially through LIS databases. This will strengthen both your understanding and your upcoming assignments.
You should also begin thinking ahead to your remaining formal assignments. The work you do now—especially your research and synthesis—forms the foundation for your most substantial and scholarly contributions in this course
Now is also the time to get serious about your Literature Review Matrix if you haven’t already—this will be key to organizing and making sense of your sources.
Be sure to use the INFO 200 LibGuide to support your research, and don’t hesitate to reach out to a librarian for help refining your searches.
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:
- 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. Please see the front page of our canvas site for Zoom links and passwords.
Blog Report Due Dates: (See assignment page for full descriptors.)
- 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
- 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.
The link for: “Tech Habits & Libraries” (Wu et al.) isn’t working for me. Is it “Measuring patrons’ technology habits: an evidence-based approach to tailoring library services” (Wu et al., 2014)? I was able to find that article on the library website.
@amyemorris On it! That one has been an issue. I will correct it.
@amyemorris. Here is the URL:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3988763/
I will correct the module too.