76. Undergraduate Knowledge Seeking and Sharing: Approaches, Sources, and Effectiveness Across Contexts

• In Event: Gallery Walk & Welcome Reception
  In Poster Session: LED Poster Session

Short Description

Undergraduate students have a wealth of information available to them through various resources including the internet, friends, and family. While there is agreement that not all information is created equal, the lines regarding the type of source deemed most appropriate in a specific context continue to blur. This study examines how undergraduate students seek out and share knowledge in different aspects of their lives. This has implications for information literacy development in young adults.

Authors

• Contributor: Allison Justice, Florida State University

• Contributor: Racquel Marshall, Florida State University

• Contributor: Jyrece McClendon, Florida State University