Organizer of Information

 

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Organizer of Information: Citations

Citations are a very important part of the research process. Students who earn this badge will have experience in selecting the appropriate stylistic choice and will become aware of the importance of citations in plagiarism and copyright. They will also learn how maintaining a record of sources is helpful for organizing and referencing for future projects or work.

For professionals concerned with standards: ACRL Standard 2: The information literate student selects the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems for accessing the needed information. Performance Indicator 5: The information literate student extracts, records, and manages the information and its sources. Outcome B: Creates a system for organizing the information Outcome C: Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources. Outcome D: Records all pertinent citation information for future reference.

ACRL Framework Correlation: Research as Inquiry 
Knowledge Practices: Use citation management and networking tools to manage searching processes and results; and Organize information in meaningful ways
ACRL Framework Correlation:Searching is Strategic 
Knowledge Practices: Realize that sources of information vary greatly in content and format and have varying relevance and value, depending on the needs and nature of the search, and Use citation management and networking tools to manage searching processes and results
ACRL Framework Correlation: Information has Value
Knowledge Practice: Give credit to the original ideas of others through proper attribution and citationUnderstand that intellectual property is a legal and social construct that varies by culture

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Organizer of Information: Organizing Information

Students and others who will earn this badge will improve their organization of information. One of the outcomes of the internet is that anyone with access to the internet has access to a wealth of information. One of the challenges in being able to access all of this information is organizing it and knowing what is valuable information for your knowledge base and research needs at the time. After the completion of this badge students will be aware of all of the resources available for organizing their information they gain from using all of the resources they access. For professionals interested in the ACRL information literacy standards related to this badge: Standard 2: The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Performance Indicator 5: The information literate student extracts, records, and manages the information and its sources. Outcomes B and E: The information literate student creates a system for organizing the information and the information literate student uses various technologies to manage the information selected and organized.

ACRL Framework Correlation: Research as Inquiry
Knowledge Practices: Deal with complex research by breaking complex questions into simple ones, limiting the scope of investigation, conducting a series of investigations, and performing subsequent steps and Use citation management and networking tools to manage searching processes and results; and Organize information in meaningful ways
ACRL Framework Correlation: Searching is Strategic
Knowledge Practices: Deal with complex research by breaking complex questions into simple ones, limiting the scope of investigation, conducting a series of investigations, and performing subsequent steps, and Use citation management and networking tools to manage searching processes and results; and Organize information in meaningful ways

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Organizer of Information: Organizing Projects – Streamlining the Research Process

A huge portion of conducting effective research is being able to effectively manage one’s time and organizing the resources found in a way that relates to one’s research activity or task. This badge will help you to develop time management skills by introducing you to a free tool for time management and organizing your research plan. This badge aligns with the ACRL Standard Two, Performance Indicator 5, Outcomes A, B, and E.

ACRL Framework Correlation: Searching is Strategic
Knowledge Practices: Use citation management and networking tools to manage searching processes and results
ACRL Framework Correlation: Information Creation as a Process
Knowledge Practices: Assess the fit between an information product’s creation process and a particular information need; Recognize the implications of information formats that contain static or dynamic information

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