At the intersection of information literacy and written communication: Student perspectives and practices related to source-based writing

Source-based writing exists at the intersection of information literacy and written communication, where information from sources is incorporated into writing to achieve a communicative purpose. This case study addresses how students in junior-level college writing classes use information from sourc...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship Vol. 50; no. 6; p. 102959
Main Authors: Dahlen, Sarah P.C., Nordstrom-Sanchez, Kelsey, Graff, Nelson
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Inc 01.11.2024
Subjects:
Information literacy
Rhetorical purpose
Source integration
Source-based writing
Student attitudes
Rhetorical purpose
Information literacy
Source integration
Source-based writing
Student attitudes
ISSN:0099-1333
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Summary:Source-based writing exists at the intersection of information literacy and written communication, where information from sources is incorporated into writing to achieve a communicative purpose. This case study addresses how students in junior-level college writing classes use information from sources in their papers and how they think about these practices. Student papers from multiple disciplines were coded to document source-based writing practices, such as the use of direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing, and the rhetorical purpose the cited information served in the paper. The papers exhibited high use of direct quotes, indirect citations, and information from sources used as background information. Student perspectives on these practices were gathered through focus groups, with prominent themes being a predilection for efficiency, negative associations with source-based writing, and desire for detailed assignment prompts. Implications for teaching are discussed. •Junior-level papers analyzed and focus groups conducted•Papers exhibited high use of direct quotes and indirect citations.•Information from sources most often used as background information•Students prioritize practices perceived to be efficient.•Many students have negative associations with source-based writing.
ISSN:0099-1333
DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102959