CONCLUSION*Information is one of the worlds most valued commodities(18) today. Even thirty years ago, a country, province, or city/town relied on natural resources like lumber, fish, grain, or minerals to provide jobs and income for its citizens. Today, world markets have changed and there is supplies of these things are running out and there is less demand for them.. As a result, many of the traditional ways of making a living are disappearing, leaving many people and their families on low incomes or without jobs. Learning to live successfully in the Information Age means that everyone has to develop the skills to find and use whatever information he or she needs to make his/her way of life satisfying. As an adult learner, you now have an opportunity to learn where and how to find information efficiently. In todays world, it is impossible to know too much. Good research skills make it easier to learn new things on your own. Continue to use and improve the research skills you have acquired in this module throughout this program and for the rest of your life, and you will see that managing information effectively will have a positive impact on your life. 18anything bought and sold |
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