Encyclopedias: The First Step in the Information-Seeking Process.

Safford, Barbara Ripp

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ERIC Number: EJ493421

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Encyclopedias: The First Step in the Information-Seeking Process.

Safford, Barbara Ripp

School Library Media Activities Monthly, v11 n4 p30-32 Dec 1994

Discusses the use of encyclopedias by students and considers the role of the library media specialist in teaching appropriate encyclopedia use. Topics addressed include problems with plagiarism; the need to improve assignments; the information seeking process; becoming critical users of information; and the quality of information sources. (three references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Criticism, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias, Information Seeking, Information Sources, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction, Library Role, Library Skills, Media Specialists, Optical Data Disks, Plagiarism, School Libraries, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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