Information Literacy for MOS

ECS-6510019 January 2011

Information literacyAn information literate individual is able to:

1.Determine the extent of information needed

2.Access the needed information effectively and efficiently

3.Evaluate information and its sources critically

4.Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base

5.Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

6.Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

Skills 2: Access the needed information

WHERE??

Use the right finding aids

HOW??

Search effectively

News, patents, research projects, maps ….

Portals – special publication types Newspapers – LexisNexis Patents Research projects E-books

Statistics, citation guides, thesauri, …..

Portals – Virtual Reference Desk

Statistics and facts Citation guides Government information Journal abbreviations Thesauri

Literature

Catalogues and Bibliographic databases

A - Z list SearchPer topic Portals

New interface Catalogue Wageningen UR

How to search: some pitfalls -1

Not the right termstormwater (5,251) “storm water” (6,571) OR: 9,626(Scopus) woodfuels (48) “fuel wood” (921)

Not the right operatorcats AND dogs Search for: cats OR dogs

Incorrect use of quotes “nature conservation” can be wise (7157 versus 16.917,

Scopus) “dog behaviour” will miss too much (70 versus 1980 in Scopus) Not the right field

spring (season) spring (author)

How to search: some pitfalls - 2

Not a useful concepteffects, trends

No use of parenthesescats OR dogs AND behaviour 259 (Catalogue)

(cats OR dogs) AND behaviour 107 Wrong use of wildcards

cat* caterpillars, catastrophe

cat? 1 character (Scopus)/ 0 or 1 (OVID)(cat OR cats)

How to search: some advanced search tools

Thesauruskeyword system: right terms

explode Proximity operators dogs W/3 aggression #1 321 (Scopus)

dogs AND aggression #2 821

Check results! #2 AND NOT #1

Following a thread

References Cited by Related records

Peer review

A standard procedure in scholarly publishing, whereby a prospective publisher submits the manuscript of an article to experts in the research field for their critical scrutiny, under conditions of anonymity, with the aim of assuring quality and reliability of findings.

Evaluating search results

Determining relevance and quality

Journal articles

Scientific journalsResearchPeer reviewedReference listsTables, figures

Professional journalsApplied, PracticalNon-peer reviewedNone or some referencesPictures

Judging bibliographic records

Is the content of this document appropriate for my research topic?

Is it worth the effort of getting the full text and reading it?

Criteria: type of document subject and scope – abstract information primary or secondary research audience date of publication author details

Judging bibliographic records

Type of document Books Research reports Theses, dissertations Conference proceedings Government/policy documents Journal articles

Judging bibliographic records

Primary research presents original research methods or findings for the first time. Examples include: A journal article or research report that presents new

findings and new theories A poster presented at a conference

Secondary research provides a compilation or evaluation of previously presented material. Examples include: A review article summarizing research or data A textbook

Judging bibliographic records

Intended audience

Is the publication aimed at scientists, professionals, policy makers, students or a general audience?

Evaluating internet resources

Anyone can publish Advertising can be disguised as

facts. Quality criteria:

Accuracy Objectivity Authority (of author and publisher) Currency

Peter Steiner, The New Yorker July 5, 1993

Publishing

Publishing: why contribution to the record of science part of research process (requirement) reflection evaluation (publish or perish)

Publishing: where Type of document Journal selection, impact factors Open access journals: BioMed Central, PLoS Biology

Plagiarism

Definition: Taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own.

(also known as) Copy and paste Plagiarism is a serious academic

offence Wageningen University uses

Turnitin to check student reports. Avoid unintentional plagiarism by

citing correctly

Plagiarism exercise 1

Original text“This study has shown that golf courses can enhance the diversity of three indicator groups (birds, ground beetles and bumblebees), relative to adjacent pasture farmland. “

Text from Mr. SmithThe study of Tanner and Gange (2005) has shown that golf courses can enhance the diversity of three indicator groups (birds, ground beetles and bumblebees), relative to adjacent pasture farmland.Tanner R. A. and A. C. Gange, 2005. Effects of golf courses on local biodiversity. Landscape and urban planning, Vol. 71, 2-4, 137-146

Plagiarism exercise 1

Original text“This study has shown that golf courses can enhance the diversity of three indicator groups (birds, ground beetles and bumblebees), relative to adjacent pasture farmland. “

Text from Mr. SmithThe study of Tanner and Gange (2005) has shown that “golf courses can enhance the diversity of three indicator groups (birds, ground beetles and bumblebees), relative to adjacent pasture farmland.”

Direct quotations must be quoted!!

Plagiarism exercise 2

Original text“This study has shown that golf courses can enhance the diversity of three indicator groups (birds, ground beetles and bumblebees), relative to adjacent pasture farmland. “

Text from Mrs. BrownAccording to Tanner and Gange (2005) the diversity of birds and some insect groups can be higher on golf courses than on adjacent farmland.Tanner R. A. and A. C. Gange, 2005. Effects of golf courses on local biodiversity. Landscape and urban planning, Vol. 71, 2-4, 137-146

Plagiarism exercise 3

Is it okay when you cite Mr. Smith for this information?

Yes, but you have to indicate that this is a secondary source, e.g. (Tanner and Gange, 2005, as cited in Smith, 2010). In your reference list you should provide the details of the secondary source (the source you read). Whether you have to give the details of the primary source or not, depends on the citation style.

Referring, citing, quoting

To allow readers to find and check your information sources

To give authors of these sources credit for their work .

Methods In-text citations and quotes Reference lists

• Many different styles• Bibliographic details differ per document type

Evaluation

Assignment 1/3 min. 5 Upload in BB

» 30 January Exam 2/3 min. 5 1.5 hrs.

26 January Total min. 5.5

See also - course information- example exam

Questions???

Good Luck !!!!