The Library’s Government Documents Librarian spoke to our class on 9/16.
Though the collection in Branson Library is only open by appointment at the moment, he showed us how to access Government Documents online.
Using what you learned, find a Government Document that you are interested in reviewing. Write a thoughtful 500-1000 word essay, providing answers to the following questions:
What information is this source presenting to its audience? (Be brief here: 2-3 sentences of summary) Who is the publishing office? Describe the content. Don’t just give a summary; note important sections, data, and conclusions. Don’t just skim. Use the table of contents and section headings, etc. to identify where important content may be located and read around for important details so you can get a good idea of the scope of information. This should take you some time. Who are the consumers of this information and discuss why you think that? Be specific. “Everyone who lives in the United States” is not an appropriate answer to this question. Think critically about it.
