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1-Understanding information

Topic 6 Information universe

In Topic 5 we listed a lot of types of information which might be of use for your studies but, where are they to be found? In this topic we will look at how they all fit into the bigger picture of the information universe.

Think of yourself at the centre of a huge map of places where information might be found. You might divide it up as in the diagram below. Now, click on the different sections of the diagram to see the kinds of information to be found there.

Diagram of your information universe

You | Cyberspace | National/International | Your local community | Your workplace/university

 

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