Upson M. Information Now. A Graphic Guide to Student Research...2ed 2021

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Today’s information environments are complex, and learning how to find relevant and reliable information online, as well as how to fact-check and evaluate that information, is essential. Enter Information Now, a graphic guide that uses humor and sequential art to teach students about information, research, and the web.
This second edition of the popular guide incorporates critical analysis of information systems, asking students to think about the biases and problems in how databases and search engines are designed and used. It also addresses how different populations of people are disproportionately affected by the algorithmic biases built into information systems. And it includes revised critical thinking exercises in every chapter.
Written and revised by library professionals, Information Now is a fun and insightful tool for high school and college students, writers, and anyone wanting to improve their research skills.
Preface
Introduction: Information Overload
The Process: Steps to Finding and Using the Right Infromation. Anytime. Anywhere.
How Information is Organized and Found: The Basics
Searcing for Library Resources: Understanding the Hunt for Information
Journals and Databases
Searching the Open Web
Evaluating Your Sources
Using Information Ethically
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Glossary