1100 110 - Information Tools for Academic Success

Institution:

University of Akron Main Campus

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Description:

Information Tools for Academic Success will allow a student to bring a real world problem or academic assignment to class to use as the framework upon which to build a repertoire of information skills. This class is a project-oriented, process-based course in which the students will: Identify and articulate an information need as it relates to a problem or assignment; effectively and efficiently access appropriate information using a variety of resources; critically evaluate the information; incorporate the information into their existing knowledge base; use the information appropriately and effectively to accomplish an explicit purpose; understand the legal, social, and economic aspects of information ultimately accessing and using information in an ethical manner.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uakron.edu

Phone Number:

(330) 972-7111

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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