In our world today, we are flooded with information every day on…

In our world today, we are flooded with information every day on the internet, in the news, and through social media. At first glance, it can sometimes be difficult to tell how factual the information we are reading is, and it might require some further reading or research to verify the facts.

For this discussion, share a time that you researched a topic online and the steps that you took to find the information. This can be a personal, professional, or academic situation; for example, you could share when you researched to rent an apartment, or when you wanted to learn more about a product before buying it. Share details about the process you went through, what difficulties you faced, if any, and what the outcome was.

After sharing your experience, read the experiences of your peers, and share something you learned about drafting or information literacy that would have helped them in their research experience. Be sure to offer helpful, detailed suggestions that reflect the information literacy and drafting practices in the lecture.