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