Introduction to the module

In this module, we will think about how information is produced—what decisions are made about content, format, and audience.

We can think of this process as starting with the need for a particular author (e.g., a scholar) to convey a specific message to a particular audience (e.g., students).

This need then influences the format in which the information is presented as well as the context in which the information is shared and how the audience is expected to interact with and evaluate the information. For example, why is some information shared in the form of a book and other information in the form of an interview or podcast?

As a result of this process, you will interact with a range of sources, depending on their discipline and the topics they are studying.

You need to understand and know how to identify and work with different types of sources in different classes throughout your academic career.