Managing Scientific Information and Research Data

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Epilogue

creating an information-literate generation of scientists

Abstract

Managing scientific information and research data constitutes an important part of a researcher’s professional life. With access to so much information and technology, becoming ­information-literate and learning how to manage this information is of major importance for a successful career in science. Students will forget much of what they have learned in college but knowing how to find and manage scientific information will serve them well. Teaching information literacy is like scientific writing—you could do it in a boring way, or make it exciting. Teaching is helping students understand and remember, and also make them curious. In this chapter, the author shares ...