1. Basics
e. Information Cycles
We take in so much information in so many different forms every day, it's hard to make sense of it all. In extreme cases, we may even experience "information overload."
So, it's important to understand that information is produced and distributed in general patterns, often referred to as Information Cycles. It's not an exact science; but a skilled researcher who understands these patterns and knows which types of information sources are most appropriate for any given project or question, and when those sources were produced and why, is likely to achieve consistent success in finding what they need.
This section will help you to understand how information is produced and how information about a topic or event changes over time.
- Acquire a basic understanding of information production and distribution
- Identify differences among information source types
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Information Literacy Tutorial
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