GS175: Information Strategies
Schedule of Classes
The overall goal of the course is to help you develop a systematic and accurate method for finding information in any setting. It introduces you to the core concepts of information retrieval and essential techniques for finding, synthesizing, evaluating and sharing information.
As you become adept at using information sources you will find that these skills benefit you personally and professionally.
Information literacy skills will:
- improve the quality of your research and design projects
- make your job hunting easier and more effective
- help you select the best consumer products for your needs
- provide tools you need to navigate through many of life's challenging situations.
After you successfully complete this course, you will be able to:
- explain how information is organized and disseminated
- define your own information needs and develop an efficient plan to retrieve it
- use relevant resources to identify needed information
- evaluate and select information
- organize, synthesize and share information
Current sections available:
Electrical Engineering Technology
This section focuses on topics and materials specific to Electrical Engineering Technology students and professionals, including, but not limited to industry standards, product information, technical reports and patents.
This section covers a broad range of subject areas and related resources, reflecting students' academic interests.
