 Nothing is more persuasive than backing your claims with expert narratives and factual data. Hi, my name is Lauren Bryant and I'll be teaching Info150 at Shoreline Community College. You can learn to persuade others in an academic setting or a practical one. And that is a powerful tool that you can use to make sure your voice is heard. Research is a conversation that is happening between the person who wrote the academic paper and all the different people being quoted. And sometimes it's a vibrant and heated conversation that can be exciting if it's a topic you care about. Not all information is good and even though some of it, while great information might not be ideal for the thing you need it for. For example, an academic peer-reviewed article takes two to three years to be published and will not be as up-to-date as a social media post or a blog post from an expert in an academic field. Other times you'll want to use the most reliable source because if the information is false or outdated your own credibility is at risk in the classroom or even in a professional setting. Learning to quickly and easily obtain information that is relevant can absolutely give you an edge in your other classes. This class is designed to make college easier for you after you take it. If you have interest in Info 150, please click the link in the description box of this video. Thank you.