Navigating Information Literacy, T Bothma, E Cosijn, I Fourie, C Penzhorn 2017, 5th Edition Pearson
Editors: Theo Bothma, Erica Cosijn, Ina Fourie, Cecilia Penzhorn
2017, Pearson Academic
277 pages
ISBN-13 978-1-77610-181-8
Book nice and tight, excellent condition inside and out except for a 2cm tear by the bar code, back cover. See photos below.
Includes: Glossary, Index
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Navigating Information Literacy captures a range of skills and topics essential for students who intend positioning themselves in academic or workplace environments that are globally connected and competitive.
The clear, well-structured and informative text leads the reader through all aspects of information literacy and provides practical advice and relevant examples from a variety of international contexts.
From the back cover: Navigating Information Literacy is the perfect tool to help guide students through the 21st Century information world. The book, now in its fifth edition, has been updated to cover the information literacy skills and topics needed to study and work. In these environments, being information literate is no longer a special skill; it is an everyday skill we all need.
This book builds student awareness of information literacy, and provides clear instruction on how to learn the skills required to fully function in the information knowledge economy.
Areas covered include information sources and resources; constructing a search query; searching the web, databases and online journals; organising and retrieving digital information; ethical and fair use of materials; referencing techniques; evaluating information and sources; and documenting information and creating new knowledge.
Key features include:
Easy and accessible language
A new, engaging design so students can work through the text in a logical and practical way
Full-colour screenshots and other illustrative examples to provide students with a real-world 'feel'
Critical thinking activities such as Try it Yourself, Read This, Watch This and Example boxes to stimulate further interest, reinforce skills and break down otherwise abstract concepts
Chapter openers with clearly stated learner outcomes
A list of key terms at the beginning of every chapter introducing important to know terminology and concepts.
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