Welcome
Welcome to Keiser University Library's Information Literacy Lessons. The goal of these lessons is to assist you with the ability to identify the different roles information may play. You will be introduced to topics related to the location, evaluation, selection, and use of information sources.1 Through critical thinking applications and practicing evaluation, use, and creation of information, these lessons should get you started in helping you succeed in your coursework and assignments.
These self-paced lessons are designed to stand alone and be completed individually. If you complete more than one, they do not need to be completed in any particular order. Each lesson can be completed in 10-15 minutes.
What is Information Literacy?
The sheer abundance of information will not in itself create a more informed citizenry without a complementary cluster of abilities necessary to use information effectively. Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.2
The Lessons
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Take it From Topic to Thesis Do you struggle coming up with a thesis for your paper? This lesson will walk you through the three steps you need for success: picking a topic, brainstorming your research questions, and developing your thesis. Est: 12 minutes
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Write a Successful Research Paper Do you get confused about what you are supposed to write for a research paper? In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the type of paper you have been assigned and how to successfully incorporate sources into your paper. Est: 10 minutes
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Identify Different Types of Sources If your instructor asks you to use scholarly, empirical, or peer-reviewed sources in your paper, do you know what they are talking about? After completing this lesson, you will be able to identify the sources that you need. Est: 12 minutes
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Evaluate Sources How good are you at evaluating the quality, reliability, and perspective of a source? This lesson will give you some easy-to-remember strategies to contextualize and decipher the trustworthiness of a source. Est: 15 minutes
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Assess the Author’s Authority Could you explain what makes someone an authority or not? After this lesson, you will be able to define authority, understand what role expertise and competence play in determining authority, and see how authority differs from fame or notoriety. Est: 10 minutes
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Maintain Your Academic Honesty Did you know that most plagiarism is committed accidentally? This lesson will help you understand the principles behind citations and academic honesty, to help you successfully avoid accidental plagiarism. Est: 10 minutes
Navigating
Proceed through these lessons using the buttons at the bottom of each page. Jump to particular lessons or points of interest by using the tabs along the top of the page and the subsequent left navigation.
Getting Help
If you have questions during this training and need assistance, or want more information on features and services, please contact the Keiser Library