Discussion Post: Using and Synthesizing Information
Topic: Health and Wellness
Information and digital literacy impact the decision-making process in multiple ways from academic research to personal interest. More than ever before, information is at our fingertips and coming at us with lightning speed. How do we sift and use this information? Step 4 of the Big 6 model relates to our use of information and the process of engaging and extracting relevant information.
Next, Step 5 of the Big 6 approach focuses on synthesis of information.
You will discuss "Health and Wellness" which is of high interest to you.
To begin, select the topic reference source, from the open web, which you deem credible and reliable. Read the source, extract the information, and consider how you will engage members in the topic and information from the source. Be sure to include source attribution.
How will you synthesize and present the content of the source to share? What do you want your members to know, and what do they need to know? How will you share the information so that the content is clear and concise? This is an opportunity for you to practice the use of information and synthesis as you share with one another your own knowledge combined with a supporting source.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.