LIS 2000: Understanding Information
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Reflection Paper 2
15 points
Due for Peer Review and Discussion: Module 8
Due for Instructor Grading and Feedback: Module 9
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the influence and capabilities of one search engine –
Google. For more than 50 years, information sciences have explored and debated definitions of
relevance. Google was emerged as a major force in the information environment and has influenced the
perceptions, understanding, and operational character of the notion of relevance.
Please address the following question in a 1000-1200 word essay: To what extent has the design of the
Google search engine, as well as Google's emergence as a major force in the information environment,
influenced the perceptions, understanding, and operational character of the notion of "relevance"?
In your essay, please provide an informed discussion on one of these key areas:
1. "topical relevance"
2. "user relevance"
There are four steps to the assessment of your Reflection Paper. See the Schedule for the exact due
dates. These are hard deadlines that must be met in order to complete the peer review process and
receive full credit for the assignment.
1. Create a SWoRD account (see SWoRD in the course navigation menu).
2. Before the due date, upload your paper (without your name or identifying info) to the SWoRD
peer assessment program.
3. After the due date, SWoRD will automatically assign three student papers for you to review
through an anonymous process. Read and provide feedback to three other students in the
course. See Providing Constructive Feedback to Your Peers for guidelines on providing specific,
constructive, and supportive feedback to you peers.
Use the feedback from others to revise your paper and submit your final document (with name and title
page) to the instructors in the “Assignments” area of the course navigation menu
Reflection Paper 2 Grading Rubric
Use the following criteria to develop your reflection paper and to provide peer feedback to your
classmates.
Written Preparation
Comments
Possible Your Points
Points
Organized with a thesis statement,
4
introduction, body and conclusion.
Identified and introduced areas of
interest.
LIS 2000: Understanding Information
Demonstrated comprehension,
synthesis of information, and critical
analysis.
Discussed key issues, research, and
challenges.
Incorporated 3 distinct Peer Reviewed
journal articles published >=2010 to
support key points; Formatted and
properly used citations (Chicago
author/date).
Provided constructive and specific
feedback to peers; Posted and
discussed abstracts in Discussion
Board.
Total
2
4
4
3
15
points