LIB 2HHONORS ADVANCED INFORMATION COMPETENCY, ONLINE SEARCHING

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Advanced online research skills with special attention to the efficient and ethical use of information, particularly scholarly, statistical, and primary sources relevant to honors research projects. Exploration of the changing information technology used in the digital environment and its social and cultural impact on users. Emphasis on the construction of annotated bibliographies and literature reviews and effective search strategies for library catalogs, periodical databases, and collections of peer-reviewed journals. Evaluation of online information sources such as news sources, social media, and open access publications.