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AE 500Information & Research
Sara Memmott, Librarian
313-593-5617
Outline Your personal information network Creation of Information Management/Organizational
Information Gathering & Evaluating Information In-Class Assignment
Where do you go when you need information?
How do you create information?
Creation of Scientific Information
Event Person/Researcher Primary Sources – may be refereed Secondary Sources - news Tertiary – compiled information
Example - Secondary
Example - Primary
Management/Organizational Information
Background or “big picture” information that is valuable in the workplace• Trends
• Competitors
Information Reduces Uncertainty
Information helps you anticipate change Crucial for strategic planning and
problem solving
Use of information
What information is needed? Collect the information Analyze the information: create
knowledge or intelligence Take action
Types of Information
Evaluating Information
Intelligence – not just facts Is the information useful:
• Current• Valid• Objective• Complete• Original
Gathering Information
Regular Reading Library Resources:
• Collections
• Databases
• Librarians
Library Collections
Start at library web sitehttp://library.umd.umich.edu
Library Catalog Find a Specific Journal
Search for Topics - Databases
Engineering:• Science Direct
• Engineering Village
• ProQuest Direct
• Many More
Assignments
Best Papers Assignment In-Class Assignment
