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Information & Digital Literacy for University Success
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 35 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة The University of Sydney
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This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Access and search for information efficiently and effectively using a variety of digital tools. 2. Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context. 3. Filter, manage and organize information from a wide variety of sources for use in academic study. 4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information. 5. Understand how to use digital tools for referencing and attribution in order to avoid plagiarism. 6. Understand how to disseminate and communicate information in a professional way, including managing digital identity and building networks for learning and research.

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Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!

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Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes

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  • Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes

Assessment Overview

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  • Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview

Summative Peer Assessment

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Glossary of terms

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1.1 Introduction to the Course

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  • 1.1 Introduce yourself

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  • 1.1a Welcome and Course Information
  • 1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question

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1.2 Introduction to Academic Culture and Information & Digital Literacy

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  • 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
  • 1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy

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1.3 Survival Skills for University

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  • 1.3 Survival Skills for University

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1.4 Academic Integrity

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  • 1.4 Academic Integrity

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1.5 Assessment

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2.1 Defining Different Kinds of Information

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  • 2.1 Information Sources in your Field

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  • 2.1a The Scholarly and Cultural Record
  • 2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources
  • 2.1c Discipline Specific Information

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  • 2.1b Information Types by Field

2.2 Understanding Different Kinds of Information

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  • 2.2a Common Information Sources at University
  • 2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles

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  • 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities
  • 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences

2.3 Accessing Information

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  • 2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)

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2.4 Searching for Information and Documenting the Search Strategy

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  • 2.4 Searching for Information

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  • 2.4a Defining an Information Need
  • 2.4b Developing a Search Strategy
  • 2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy

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2.5 Assessment

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3.1 Critically Evaluating Information

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  • 3.1b Critically Evaluating Information Online

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  • 3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources
  • 3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)

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3.2 Establishing Relevance

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3.3 Managing Information

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  • 3.3 Managing your Information

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  • 3.3a Managing Information: Files
  • 3.3b Managing Information: Folders

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  • 3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies

3.4 Processing and Coding Information

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4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism

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4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources

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4.3 Incorporating Ideas from Sources

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  • 4.3a Incorporating Sources
  • 4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes
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4.4 Referencing Software

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  • 4.4a Referencing Software
  • 4.4b Mendeley
  • 4.4c Zotero
  • 4.4d EndNote

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5.1 Disseminating Information

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5.2 Using Digital Networks for Learning & Research

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  • 5.2 Your Personal Learning Network

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5.3 Managing Digital Identity

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  • 5.3a Managing your Digital Identity
  • 5.3b Write a Twitter Bio

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  • 5.3b Presenting yourself online

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5.4 Communicating in Different Digital Modes

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  • 5.4a Communicating Online
  • 5.4b Emailing Lecturers
  • 5.4c Writing an Email
  • 5.4d Discussion Board Netiquette

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6.1 Assessment Items

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  • Summative assignment overview
  • How to mark your peer's assignments
  • Practice peer marking activity answers

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"Information & Digital Literacy for University Success" is a foundational course offered by Coursera, focused on personal development. Tailored for prospective undergraduate students in English-speaking universities, it aims to enhance your academic engagement and success. The course covers efficient information access, critical evaluation of sources, ethical academic practices, and effective use of digital tools for referencing and communication. With a duration of approximately 2100 minutes, it is available under the Starter subscription. Ideal for students seeking to build essential literacy skills for university success.

Katherine Olston
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Katherine Olston