10 Essential Topics

Information Literacy

Navigate the digital world with confidence. Learn to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically.

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Research Skills
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Source Evaluation
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Information Ethics
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Digital Citizenship

Research Skills

4 topics

The Research Process

Steps for conducting effective research, from defining a topic to synthesizing information.

Research Skills
#01

Database Search Strategies

Using Boolean operators, filters, and keywords to find relevant academic sources.

Research Skills
#02

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Understanding the difference between original evidence and analysis/interpretation.

Research Skills
#05

Citation Management Tools

Using tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote to organize references.

Research Skills
#10

Source Evaluation

2 topics

Evaluating Websites

Techniques for determining the credibility and reliability of online information.

Source Evaluation
#03

Identifying Misinformation

Spotting fake news, satire, deeperfakes, and manipulated content.

Source Evaluation
#04

Information Ethics

2 topics

Copyright & Fair Use

Legal and ethical use of copyrighted material in academic and creative work.

Information Ethics
#06

Creative Commons

Understanding open licenses and how to use CC-licensed work correctly.

Information Ethics
#07

Digital Citizenship

2 topics

Digital Footprint

Managing your online presence and understanding the permanence of digital actions.

Digital Citizenship
#08

Online Privacy & Security

Protecting personal information and navigating the internet safely.

Digital Citizenship
#09
Smart Searching

Become an Information Pro

In the age of misinformation, knowing how to find and verify the truth is a superpower.

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