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What’s the best way to get started on a research paper? How do you know if that news story you read is actually true? What does it mean to use information "ethically?" With so much digital media literally at our fingertips, it's more important than ever to become a confident, responsible participant in the information universe. This course examines foundational concepts, key strategies, and common challenges in finding and using digital information in academic, professional, and personal contexts. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

In this course, students will identify a research topic, conduct experiments, analyze data, and formulate conclusions. Students will have the ability to present their research study at NLU's Annual Research Symposium and potentially an external conference in a student research category.