What's in Your Discovery Layer?: An Introduction to Format

Abstract

The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the “Information Creation as a Process” frame using the variety of resources retrieved from a discovery layer. Students are asked to use a discovery layer record to determine the format of a specific resource. This activity prompts a discussion about how and for what purpose resources were created. Through this activity students will be able to identify different formats, the process that leads to their creation and how to determine if resources are appropriate to use for a given assignment.