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Information Literacy Tutorial (Credo)
These modules are designed to give students a foundation in information literacy
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Getting Started With research
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Why Information Literacy Matters
Creating A Plan, Strategies, & Choosing Topics
Thesis Statements
Scholarship as Conversation
Sources of Information
Information has Value
Primary and Secondary Research and Sources
Peer Review
Types of Sources
How to Read Scholarly Materials
Searching for Information
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Choosing a Database
Choosing and Using Keywords
Search Techniques
Evaluating Information
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Evaluating Bias
Evaluating Sources
Objectivity in Reporting
Fact-Checking & Evaluating Diverse Points of View
Presenting Research and Data
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Synthesizing Information
Academic Writing & Presentations
Citations and Academic Integrity
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Why Citations Matter
APA Citations
MLA Citations
Chicago Citations
Academic Integrity
Harvard & Turabian
Visual and Quantitative Literacy
Using Critical Thinking and Logic
Culture and Civic Engagement
Information Ethics
How to Read Scholarly Materials
Video: How to Read Scholarly Materials (click to play)
Credo Tutorial: Selecting Appropriate Digital Sources
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