Journal 1

I rarely prefer to use the Library sources found on the Internet because I find it difficult at times to use. It seems as if you don't always get the type of articles you really need. I found the article fairly easy through the Library's site. Reading the article written by Jill D. Jenson, I was primarily intrigued by the suggestion to teach students why they need to know something and the importance of the assignment. I extremely agree with this concept because I, myself, learn better that way. If I can realize the importance of what I am learning, then I will be able to conceive the idea of having some desire to learn the topic. Then, the author points out that you must teach students the language of library research in order to better prepare them how to utilize the tools of the online library. This idea would absolutely be feasible as well because if students understand the meanings of certain technical terms, then they can recognize them and navigate easily through the search engines. Jenson also declared that by taking a tour through the library with the students. I completely agree with this statement because when I was made to fill out a form about areas in the library, it was to my great benefit. The form helped me discover all of the various places in the library that I have never been. Now, if I go to the library, I know the exact floor I need to venture to in order to get what I need. Her concepts were very-well thought out. Students have become dependant on technological advances to complete their research. Now these "advances" can also be perceived as crutches. Some would even say that students have become lazy beings. I especially believe that I have been affected by this scenario. I typically always use Google or some sort of search engine like that when I have research to do. However, these English courses make me realize that these scholarly sources always make for better references.