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Where do you go when you need information?
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Outline
Your personal information network Scientific Information Management/Organizational
Information Gathering Information In-Class Assignment
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Creation of Scientific Information
Event Person/Researcher Primary Sources – may be
refereed Secondary Sources - news Tertiary – compiled information
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Example - Secondary
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Example - Primary
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Management/Organizational InformationBackground or “big picture”
information that is valuable in the workplace Trends Competitors
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Examples
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Information Reduces Uncertainty
Information helps you anticipate change
Crucial for strategic planning and problem solving
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Use of information What information is needed? Collect the information Analyze the information: create
knowledge or intelligence Take action
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Types of Information
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Evaluating Information Intelligence – not just facts Is the information useful:
Current Valid Objective Complete Original
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Gathering Information Regular Reading Library Resources:
Collections Databases Librarians
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Library Collections Start at library web site
http://library.umd.umich.edu Library Catalog
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Search for Topics - Databases Engineering:
Science Direct Emerald Library – Engineering &
Mangement
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Search for Topics - Databases Business & Management:
Articles:ProQuest DirectLexis/Nexis
Company Information:Mergent Online Lexis/Nexis
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Assignment In-Class Assignment