1. INLS 151 retrieving & analyzing information rachael clemens spring 2016

2. what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? what are your responsibilities? syllabus roster / attendance / waitlist discussion groups quiz today’s class

3. housekeeping items restrooms – left out of classroom, right down hallway past vending machines water fountain – hallway elevator (basement, SILS Library, 2 nd & 3 rd floor) SILS Library/Lab – 1 st floor BSIS Maj/Min (not required if admitted to UNC 2014+)

4. introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form. course description

5. introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form. course description

6. introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form. course description

7. introduction to and application of the processes that can be used in seeking information, evaluating the quality of the information retrieved, and synthesizing the information into a useful form. course description

8. core concepts information science information technology people

9. information

10. *focusing primarily on digital systems technology

11. people

12. what will you learn in this course? [hand out syllabus] today’s class

13. what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? – application to other classes/projects – strategies for searching for information, literature, data, statistics – criteria for evaluating information – vocabulary to talk about quality of information – scientific research process & methods – using information – lifelong learning today’s class

14. Class participation (average of 3 status reports in semester) 10 points Discussion questions (3) 6 points (2 pts each) Homework assignments (5) 15 points (3 pts each) Midterm exam10 points Data to Story Project39 points Final exam20 points 100 Total information in support of your decision-making…

15. course website: ils.unc.edu/courses/2016_spring/inls151_002/ forum in Sakai: https://sakai.unc.edu INLS151.002.SP16https://sakai.unc.edu (we only use Sakai for posting discussion questions) class websites

16. what will you learn in this course? where does it fit in your college education? what are your responsibilities? syllabus roster / attendance / waitlist question for you about Student Success Workshop discussion groups quiz today’s class

17. Utilizing University Resources Where is the Writing Center? Do students need an appointment to go to Counseling and Wellness Services? What do I do during an academic advising appointment? This workshop will provide students with an overview of the many resources available at Carolina and strategies to take full advantage of these resources. This workshop may be especially helpful for classes with a high enrollment of first year students. Growth Mindset Growth mindset is a concept developed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck. Students with a growth mindset believe that they can increase their abilities with quality time, effort, and resources. Students who choose to develop a growth mindset are more likely to bounce back from academic set-backs, to find resources to persist through challenge, and to enjoy the process of learning. This workshop will provide students with an understanding of mindset, the benefits of a growth mindset, as well as strategies for developing and maintaining a growth mindset in their everyday academic experiences. Setting Goals and Developing Habits for Academic Success Research shows that successful students set clearly defined and obtainable goals. Students in this workshop will engage in goal-setting activities, as well as learn about the techniques that allow successful students to be most effective and efficient with their time and energy. Students will leave this workshop with specific tools and strategies for active listening, note taking, reading, and studying. Time and Motivation: Managing the Most Valuable Student Resources Poor time management and procrastination are two of the biggest challenges students face. This workshop will provide students with direct instruction on how to effectively manage their time, avoid procrastination, and sustain academic motivation. Student Success Workshop – Do we want to have one?

18. in groups of 3… 1.introduce yourself to your colleagues 2.what are your most frequent sources for information? List 5 places or people or sources that folks in your group consult/monitor most frequently for information. 3.what do you find most challenging about the whole process of information seeking? 4.how could a class on retrieving and analyzing information be most beneficial to you? what would you like to learn?