In the Introductions Forum, you shared a little bit about how you find and share information in your life. For this written assignment, dig a little more deeply and reflect on your information habits as a student and a professional, as well as in your personal life.
In a short refiection essay, respond to the following questions:
• Where do you start a search for information? Does your searching differ depending on whether your
needs are professional, academic, or personal? Explain.
• Is there a form of information you’re likely to trust at first glance? Either a publication like a newspaper
or a format like a scholarly article?
• Can you think of some voices that aren’t present in that source of information?
• Where might you look to find some other perspectives?
• Is there a source you are least likely to trust at first glance? Why?
• Think about the purpose that drives the creation of different types of information (newspaper articles,
explainer videos, etc.). How might the purpose influence the reliability of the information?
• What was the last thing you researched that you were really excited about? Do you struggle when you
are asked to “research something that interests you*? (Instead, try asking yourself, “What makes me
really angry?” You might find you have more interests than you realized!)
• What are three things you hope to get out of this course to improve your information literacy skills?
This essay should be 500 to 1000 words (2 to 4 pages). Be sure to double-space your text and use
paragraphing. You should frame the body of your essay with an introduction and conclusion. (MO 1.3]
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