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Information-Seeking 2.0:The Effects of Informational Advantage
Sociology
  • Laura Robinson, Santa Clara University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-30-2012
Publisher
Association Social Science Research on the Internet
Disciplines
Abstract

This article begins to shed light on the use of new media for information acquisition and assessment. Drawing on the subject of a high school diploma for high school students, the article examines high achievers committed to academic excellence in preparation for college. However, while they share the same educational goals, they do not have access to the same informational resources. Information on advancing access to new media, traditional media, and social networks. Examination reveals how these disparities in the field of information are important Students with positive credentials adopt autonomous strategies vis-à-vis the assessment of information for both schoolwork and college searches. By contrast, students without informational resources are obliged to rely on others, In this article, the article reveals the repercussions of informational advantage for schoolwork and college planning activities dominated by online resources. Students with positive credentials adopt autonomous strategies vis-à-vis the assessment of information for both schoolwork and college searches. By contrast, students without informational resources are obliged to rely on others, In this article, the article reveals the repercussions of informational advantage for schoolwork and college planning activities dominated by online resources. Students with positive credentials adopt autonomous strategies vis-à-vis the assessment of information for both schoolwork and college searches. By contrast, students without informational resources are obliged to rely on others, In this article, the article reveals the repercussions of informational advantage for schoolwork and college planning activities dominated by online resources. to be able to develop a dependence on In this article, the article reveals the repercussions of informational advantage for schoolwork and college planning activities dominated by online resources. to be able to develop a dependence on In this article, the article reveals the repercussions of informational advantage for schoolwork and college planning activities dominated by online resources.

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Citation Information
Robinson, L. (2012). Information-Seeking 2.0. RESET. Recherches En Sciences Sociales Sur Internet, (1). https://doi.org/10.4000/reset.135