Learning to Learn

In today’s world, students and workers need to know much more than just how to “use” a computer or “surf” the Internet. As an educator, you assume the awesome responsibility of helping them master essential information literacy skills to succeed in the high-speed environment in which we live. This simple, step-by- step guide is the perfect tool to accomplish that task! It is designed to help students--from middle school through beginning college--move through the research process proficiently. Original exercises reinforce the discussion using the individual student’s unique ideas and interests. Students will learn the meaning of “information literacy,” and how to:

* Locate the “right” information
* Use traditional and online libraries
* Evaluate and identify authoritative sources
* Cite sources properly
* Turn research papers into something that displays their own ideas and ingenuity

An all-new chapter covers intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism