LIBR 324: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy (AdkinsPogue)
- Page ID
- 103155
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This course teaches critical thinking to allow students to thoughtfully navigate an information-rich environment. Students will learn information literacy skills to critically seek, access, evaluate, and use information in a variety of contexts. These are skills that are invaluable for the college classroom, the workplace, and for lifelong information consumers.
- Front Matter
- 1: Research Process and Scope
- 2: Research Questions and Process
- 3: Advanced Searching Techniques
- 4: Evaluating Sources
- 5: Critical Reading
- 6: Persuasive Appeals
- 7: Using and Organizing Information
- 8: Citing Sources and APA Style
- 9: Information Power and Privilege
- 10: Information Value and Privilege
- 11: Confirmation Bias and Filter Bubbles
- 12: Misinformation and Fake News
- 13: Professional Conversations
- 14: Scholarly Conversations
- 15: Assignment Resources for Instructors
- Back Matter