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This engaging textbook gives science and engineering students the information literacy skills they need for college and their future careers, both of which require implementing complex concepts in scientific communication.The book teaches students basic skills to do well by decoding real-world information literacy problems. It also offers details about the utility, structure, and packaging of information, giving students the strong foundation they need to absorb more advanced concepts in scientific communication. Mary DeJong provides students with a compelling context and rationale for the skills they are being asked to learn, helping them learn to appreciate the value of these skills for career success. Most important, the book is written specifically for students, so it's appropriately thorough, well-paced, and engaging. In fact, it's often funny!
List of contents
Part 1: Overview
1 Information Literacy: What It Is and Why It Matters
Part 2: Sources: Their Functions, Distinctions, and Where To Find Them
2 Information Is Documented in Sources
3 Books
4 Newspapers and Other News Sources
5 Magazines
6 Journals and Journal Articles
7 Research Articles
8 Review Articles
9 Conference Proceedings and Conference Papers
10 Dissertations and Theses
11 Websites
12 Data
13 Patents, Standards, and Codes
Part III: Important Qualities of Sources
14 Scholarly Sources
15 Popular Sources
16 Primary and Secondary Sources
17 Credible Sources
Part IV: Understanding the Sources You Need for Research Assignments
18 Decoding Your Research Assignment Instructions
19 Choosing a Topic that Matches Source Requirements
PART V: All About Databases
20 Types of Databases
21 Database Records
22 Database Search Features
23 Choosing the Best Databases
Part VI: Searching Databases for Sources
24 Identifying Keywords to Search
25 Conducting Comprehensive Searches
26 Search Techniques
Part VII: Organizing Your Sources
27 Managing Source Records
28 Accessing Full-Text Sources
Part VIII: Citing Your Sources
29 The Importance of Citing Sources
30 Incorporating Sources into Your Writing
31 Formatting Citations
Appendix A. Get Help with Your Research
Appendix B. Scholarly Metrics
Appendix C. Open Access and the Open Science Movement
Appendix D. Social Networking for Scientists and Engineers
Index
About the author
Mary DeJong is a librarian at Cline Library, Northern Arizona University, USA.
