The textbook is aimed at developing critical thinking when working with information in the traditional and electronic information environment. The second volume of the manual characterizes the features of analytical and synthetic processing of information sources in the Internet environment ; the technology of preparation and registration of the results of student research work is considered ; The specifics of the preparation and registration of the results of professional activities of cultural workers ; are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the characterization of media texts, web texts and websites as objects of analytical and synthetic processing of information and critical analysis. The manual is accompanied by a subject index and a list of references. The publication is addressed to students of cultural universities, teachers of secondary special and higher educational institutions, as well as specialists of additional professional education .