Information retrieval and evaluation skills are integral to the field of information science. This assignment is designed to provide experience in collaboration and sharing insights, which can enhance everyone's understanding.
Introduction and Treasure Hunt Scenario
- You are "information detectives" on a virtual treasure hunt to find valuable pieces of information.
Treasure Hunt Instructions
- Use the PSU Library to locate a scholarly article "discussing the impact of information overload on decision-making."
Individual Research
- Each participant will independently conduct research using the library databases to find the assigned information.
Collaborative Deliverable
- Work with your group to compile the findings into a shared online document in Microsoft One Drive [see the people tab to find your 'Treasure Hunt' group].
- Each participant should contribute their discovered source [APA citation style] and a brief summary of the information they found.