Learning to Learn: A Guide to Becoming Information Literate - Softcover

Riedling Ph.D, Ann Marlow

 
9781555705565: Learning to Learn: A Guide to Becoming Information Literate

Synopsis

In today's world, students and workers need to know much more than just how to ""use"" a computer or ""surf"" the Internet. As an educator, you assume the awesome responsibility of helping them master essential information literacy skills to succeed in the high-speed environment in which we live. This simple, step-by-step guide is the perfect tool to accomplish that task! It is designed to help students - from middle school through beginning college - move through the research process proficiently. Original exercises reinforce the discussion using the individual student's unique ideas and interests. Students will learn the meaning of ""information literacy,"" and how to: locate the ""right"" information; use traditional and online libraries; evaluate and identify authoritative sources; cite sources properly; and, turn research papers into something that displays their own ideas and ingenuity. The companion Web site features links to valuable Web pages, printable exercises, and additional instructional resources.

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Learning to Learn In today's world, students and workers need to know much more than just how to "use" a computer or "surf" the Internet. As an educator, you assume the awesome responsibility of helping them master essential information literacy skills to succeed in the high-speed environment in which we live. This simple, step-by-step guide is the perfect tool to accomplish that task! It is designed to help studen... Full description

Review

The book that many of us have been waiting for has arrived!...Highly recommended and much anticipated, I believe Learning to Learn will become a standard resource in many information literacy programs. Community and Junior College Libraries ""This is a practical guide for all librarians, but particularly for those teaching research skills."" School Library Journal

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