Research Methodology and Information Literacy (Second Enlarged Edition)

Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 9789392594786
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Language: English
• Pages: 354
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Binding: Hardbound

About the Book

Research Methodology and Information Literacy (ACRL Standards) is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary work that combines the principles of research methodology with the competencies of information literacy. Designed especially for researchers, students, academicians, and Library and Information Science professionals, the book addresses a critical gap in higher education by emphasizing the importance of information literacy skills alongside research capabilities.

The book begins by introducing the research process and its various stages, followed by a detailed discussion of information literacy and the ACRL Information Literacy Standards. It demonstrates how information literacy competencies can be integrated into every phase of the research process, enabling researchers to identify, evaluate, access, organize, and ethically use information more effectively. By linking research skills with information literacy standards, the book provides a practical framework for improving the quality, reliability, and impact of academic research.

A significant enhancement in the second edition is the inclusion of a dedicated chapter on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research methodology. The book examines the growing role of AI-powered tools in supporting research activities, introducing readers to a range of widely used platforms such as Google Scholar, Trinka, Elicit, Scholarcy, ChatGPT, Gemini AI, and several other research-support tools. It explains how these technologies can improve literature reviews, academic writing, data analysis, information discovery, and research productivity while maintaining research integrity and quality.