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For this assignment, I chose the article “The age of clutter: Conducting effective research using the Internet. ... Given my lack of creativity and my limited knowledge of the English language, I found it quite difficult to identify all of the article’s nuances, all of its strengths and limitations. However, I will attempt to discuss each of the critical thinking elements as required.
The specific topic of the article is the usage of the Internet for effective research. ... The article addresses the researchers’ audience (students, professionals, and even faculty members), attempting to make them aware of the critical skills needed to find, sort, synthesize, and analyze the information in the most effective way.
The authors state a clear thesis in their introduction and reinforce it in the conclusion of the article. ... GREAT POINT
The article identifies and describes three major problems the researchers face in using the internet to find information. ...
The proposed solution advises researchers to: a) make research a mindful activity; b) define the problem effectively; c) define information needs; d) identify the proper information sources; e) evaluate the information; f) question the credibility and the quality of the source used; g) interpret; h) critique; i) analyze and j) synthesize the information.
Approximate Word count = 957
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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