This week in class we were taught about the tools we can use to seek out
information.
The main search tools are the INTERNET, Databases and Library catalogs.
A Library Catalog is a file cabinet containing individual
cards with bibliographic information about specific items in the Library. There
is OPAC, an online catalog through which we can search for the items required.
It provides details about the book, audio-visuals and...
Sunday, 30 June 2013
Structure of Information
Structure of Information (Information Format)
This week's lesson included the three sources of Information
- Primary Source
- Secondary Source
- Tertiary Source
Primary Sources :
A primary source is an original object or document, first-hand information.
These sources produce materials in the time where one may be investigating. It
enables researchers...
Information Literacy
Why should we learn Information Literacy?
- IL skills are the Foundation of modern democratic society
- Using information and technology in an effective way
Problems faced due to lack of information skills
- Using Limited or inappropriate sources of information
- Being disorganized
- Finding incomplete information
- Communicating the information ineffectively
-...
