Criminal Justice a nd Information Literacy

Criminal Justiceand

Information Literacy

(http://researchandwriting.pbworks.com

…defines information literate students as those who make intelligent choices when

gathering information in support of a chosen topic.

They understand

how knowledge is organized how to find information how to evaluate informationhow to use information in such

a way that others can learn from them

Association of Academic and Research Libraries

“They are people prepared for lifelong learning because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand.”

American Library Association Presidential Committee on Information Literacy

Association of Academic and Research Libraries

Information Literacy enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.

Information literacy forms the basis for

lifelong learning.

“I think around the world, our agents are the best collectors of information you'll find”.

Robert MuellerDirector of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Research

Evaluate-EAR-Evaluate Expertise

Author’s background and credentialsOther works by same authorInstitutional affiliation

AccuracyIs it current?Is it correct?Is it complete?“Triangulate”– find 3 sources that agree on important information

ReliabilityPublisher/sponsor’s agendaDocumentation/citationsExpert evaluations

Resources-Internet

Web Sites

O*Net Online -http://online.onetcenter.org/

Occupational Outlook Handbook- www.bls.gov/oco

Careerinfonet.org- video library

Professional Associations

The American Society of Criminology-http://www.asc41.com

Government Resources and Agency Sites

FBI-www.fbijobs.govUS Drug Enforcement Administration- www.usdoj.gov/dea/job/agent/index.html

Reeves Memorial Library WebsiteWeb Resources

Library- (not available online)

Rebecca Campbell, Director more than happy to help you!

3rd Floor-Administration Building

Primary Sources

Don’t forget about conducting Primary Source interviews,this is a great way to get a real feel for the.…

• the position responsibilities• the pros and cons• the hiring process; and• the hidden benefits

Cite your Sources

APA Formatting and Style Guide

The OWL at Purdue http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Questions?Please remember to Ask a Librarian!

Dana Krydick 724.830.4616krydick@setonhill.edu

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