Focusing on the evolving dynamics of workplace and family life, this book explores contemporary research, social trends, and public debates surrounding work and family in America. It delves into how cultural shifts impact both professional environments and domestic settings, providing insights into the complexities of balancing these two spheres.
How to Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
Addressing the challenges of information overload in research, the book emphasizes the importance of developing strong filtering instincts and effective search management skills. It begins with a comprehensive introduction to research and critical evaluation, applicable to any assignment. Subsequent chapters delve into various information resources, detailing their appropriate use and evaluation methods. The final chapter provides practical advice on note-taking, citation, plagiarism avoidance, and reference organization, making it a valuable resource for both students and librarians.
Our information-saturated environment causes us to spend too much time searching, surfing and organizing the information in our lives. But finding reliable high quality information can be a problem. We are often so buried in information-- and strapped for time-- that we grab the search results without bothering to evaluate its quality. Stebbins shows you how to cut out unreliable information and find online information you can rely on.
This book provides strategies fpr building back truth online. It provides solutions so that we can repair our existing social media platforms and build better ones that prioritize value over profit, strengthen community ties, and promote access to trustworthy information.