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Information Literacy Tutorial (Credo)
Creating A Plan, Strategies, & Choosing Topics
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Information Literacy Tutorial (Credo)
These modules are designed to give students a foundation in information literacy
Info for Instructors, Designers, & Librarians
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Getting Started With research
Why Information Literacy Matters
Creating A Plan, Strategies, & Choosing Topics
Thesis Statements
Scholarship as Conversation
Sources of Information
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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
Credo Video: Creating a Research Plan
Credo Tutorial: Developing a Research Focus
Choosing a Topic
How to Narrow Your Topic
Background Research Tips
Credo Tutorial: Research for Persuasive Writing
Credo Video: Framing a Problem
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