Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research
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Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research

  1. 214 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research

About this book

This book provides an overview of approaches to assist researchers and practitioners to explore ways of undertaking research in the information literacy field. The first chapter provides an introductory overview of research by Dr Kirsty Williamson (author of Research Methods for Students, Academics and Professionals: Information Management and Systems) and this sets the scene for the rest of the chapters where each author explores the key aspects of a specific method and explains how it may be applied in practice. The methods covered include those representing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Both a chapter on the topical evidence-based practice approach, and another critiquing it, are also included. The final chapter points the way towards potential new directions for the burgeoning field.Renowned information literacy researcher Dr Christine Bruce affirms the usefulness of the book: New researchers and early career professionals will appreciate the clarity of the introductions provided' to each of the methods covered.

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Yes, you can access Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research by Suzanne Lipu,Kirsty Williamson,Annemaree Lloyd in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Business & Information Management. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Chandos Publishing
Year
2007
Print ISBN
9781876938611
eBook ISBN
9781780634128
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Information Management
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. EXPLORING METHODS IN INFORMATION: LITERACY RESEARCH
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Figures and tables
  7. Biographical notes on contributors
  8. Preface
  9. CHAPTER 1 The broad methodological contexts of information literacy research
  10. CHAPTER 2 Introduction to the chapters
  11. CHAPTER 3 Survey research
  12. CHAPTER 4 Critical incident technique
  13. CHAPTER 5 Understanding information literacy in the workplace: using a constructivist grounded theory approach
  14. CHAPTER 6 Phenomenography: 'Follow the yellow brick road'!
  15. CHAPTER 7 Action research
  16. CHAPTER 8 Using focus groups in a mixed method approach to evaluate student learning in an information literacy embedding project
  17. CHAPTER 9 Evidence-based practice and information literacy
  18. CHAPTER 10 The evidence-based model of information literacy research: a critique
  19. CHAPTER 11 Alternative methods in information literacy research in Australasia