Assignment 2: Information Literacy

1. Login to the CCBC Library website. Search for TWO (2) scholarly journal articles
in the library databases on a topic listed below. Be sure to check the box on
the left of the search results to only show scholarly journal articles.
Article must discuss one or more of the following topics:
Mobile technology
Ethics
Privacy
Security
Emerging technology
Answer the following questions: (8 points)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

List the keywords you used to find the articles. (1 point)

Identify the database you used. (1 point)
Why did you choose this database? (1point)
Cite DB article 1 in APA or MLA format. (2 points)
Cite DB article 2 in APA or MLA format. (2 points)
Insert a screen print of the search results to show you filtered to only review scholarly articles (take a
screen print of the entire window). Use the windows snipping tool, CTRL+Prtscrn, ALT+Prtscrn or
FN+Prtscrn then paste it into this document. (2 points)
Screen Print #1scholarly article #1
Screen Print #2scholarly article #2

Note: When citing sources:

Specify which format you are using.
You may use Easy Bib to create citations.
Dont forget double spacing and hanging indents.

2. Search the Internet to find a current event article on the same topic. The article must be current (no
more than 30 days old) and from a reputable source. Some recommended sites are zdnet.com,
techcrunch.com, technology sections of CNN, BBC, NY Times, and Economist.
Answer the following questions: (5 points)
a) Write a paragraph summarizing the article in 3-4 sentences. Include the title of the article. (3 points)
b) Cite Internet article 1 in APA or MLA format. (2 points)

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3. Find one additional Internet article on the same topic.

Answer the following questions: (5 points)
a) List the keywords you used to do the search. (1 point)
b) Cite Internet article 2 in APA or MLA format. (2 points)
c) Run the same search (using the same keywords) on two different search engines. Identify the search
engines you used. (1 point)
d) Create a table to compare the results from the two search engines was one search engine better than
the other, why, how. How many search results did you receive? Etc. (2 points)

4. TRAAP your sources. (8 points 2 points per section)

Evaluate the Internet article you found in step 2 by answering the following questions:
a) Time when was it written? Has it been updated?
b) Relevance does it relate to your topic or answer your question?
c) Authority who is/are the author(s)? Are they qualified to write about this topic? How do you know?
d) Accurate is the information trustworthy? Is it supported by evidence? Has it been tested for
accuracy?
e) Purpose why was it written, to inform, sell, persuade? Is there a bias or is the material objective?

5. Compare the Internet and Journal articles. (5 points 2 points per section)
Compare the Internet article 1 and DB article 1 based on the following criteria. Use a separate paragraph for
each criteria.
a) Ease of access
b) Timeliness
c) Authority

6. Formatting of document. (4 points 2 points per section)

c) Place the title of the assignment and your name on the left side of the header.
d) Place the page number in the center of the footer.

Grading of Project - be sure to answer ALL questions in each section.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Total

8 points
5 points
5 points
8 points
5 points
4 points
35 points*

* Points will be deducted for spelling and grammatical errors.

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