This lesson dealt with what I consider the most important aspect of finding information for research authority, since the beginning of my studies a focus was always placed on finding credible information, this is effectively demonstrated by this weeks’ ACRL frame “Authority is constructed and contextual” this means that resources for information are rated according to the information needed and the context in which it will be utilized, and they represent the knowledge and reliability of those who created them. The contextuality speaks to the information need, hence it determines the authority required, an example of this is an information need in an academic setting or a need in an informal setting such as looking for a recipe or tips on how to clean or garden. This frame also dispelled the belief that authority is synonymous with expertise, as well as authority not guaranteeing expertise. This to me is eye opening especially when taking news from mainstream sources and confusing their authority with expertise on the subjects they report on. This lesson also provided distinctions between novices and experts; this definitely made me reflect on my focus in research when I started studying compared to now at the completion of this grade of studies.
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