Hello everyone – I wanted to send out a reminder of key items related to graduate work and this course from the Getting Started Module. We are heading into an important phase of the class staring with a deep dive into research and information behavior theory. Course Requirements The School requires that students earn a […]
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All — Effective and polished graduate level writing is an important part of INFO 200. The quality of your writing is a substantial part of how I’ll assess your major assignments. I encourage you to write first drafts ahead of deadline so you’ll have ample time revise and improve your papers. The SJSU Writing Center […]
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Hello everyone! We just finished the OPML for all the blog URLs.
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – Here is a breakdown of some important policies etc for class. 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 […]
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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 […]
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Greetings all! Module 1 begins today. This module explores the nature of information, definitions of community, and how communities form around information and knowledge sharing/creation.
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Hey all – Here is the prompt for the first Blog Report: Blog Post #1: Introduce yourself by describing an information community in which you belong… The community description can be as creative as you want it to be. It can be written as a straight-forward textual description — or it can even be presented as […]
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Hello all – There may be a little issue with our WP install. School IT is aware and will be back on it. For now – all the course blog posts are here: https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/posts/
Written by Michael Stephens
Module 0 includes helpful information to set you on the right path for success in INFO 200. Start here – Getting Started in INFO 200 Module Videos and More and at the bottom of that page you will see a link to the next item. Please work through this module to prepare for Module 1 on […]
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Hello all – I hope you are settling in well. Some news for the semester: Class Social Time & Chats: 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 […]