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Basic Information Literacy
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 13 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة The State University of New York
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Learn how to begin tackling a big project or presentation. Join today and equip yourself with basic information literacy skills to navigate the vast landscape of knowledge to find just what you need. This course will cover creating a workable project/presentation, understanding the various types of information sources, searching the various types of information sources, recognizing faulty information or bias, using proper citation conventions, avoiding plagiarism, and skimming information to pull relevant details. We will use a combination of video and readings with weekly quizzes to move through the learning. By the end of the course you’ll be able to: • Brainstorm a project/presentation topic • Narrow the project/presentation topic • Identify your information gaps • Locate valid, internet information sources • Compose appropriate search strategies • Evaluate information for authority, accuracy, balance, and currency • Use information in a project/presentation ethically In addition to earning a certificate from Coursera for this course, you'll also receive a Micro-Credential Digital Badge from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York recognizing your accomplishment. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills. Upon completion of each individual course and the complete Specialization, you will receive an email from Coursera with directions on how to claim your badge. Payment or participation through an official Coursera promotional offer is required to have full access to the course and to qualify for the Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge.

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Course overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction - Basic Information Literacy

1 Readings

  • Earn a Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge

Getting Started

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • What is Information Literacy?

Information Literacy

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • What did you understand?

1 Videos

  • Guidelines on Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning

2 Readings

  • Video: What is Information Literacy
  • Video: Fake News & Information Literacy

Optional Reading

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Guidelines on Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning

Brainstorming and Mind Mapping

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Mind Mapping

1 Videos

  • The Mind Map

2 Readings

  • Brainstorming for Success: Mind Mapping
  • Mind Mapping Tools

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    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1

1 Peer Review

  • Module 1 Reflection

The Cycle of Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What did you understand?

1 Videos

  • The Cycle of Information

Introduction to Databases

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What are databases?

2 Videos

  • Databases
  • Databases vs. Websites

1 Readings

  • Open Web vs. Deep Web

Searching Various Types of Databases & Websites

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Searching a database

3 Videos

  • Wikipedia in Scholarly Research
  • Searching Open WorldCat for a Book
  • Searching Google Scholar for an Article

1 Readings

  • Video: Searching a library website for an article

End of Module Quiz

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 2

1 Peer Review

  • Module 2 Reflection

Creating a Search Strategy

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    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • New Discussion Prompt

1 Videos

  • Creating a Search Strategy

Using Boolean Operators (aka AND, OR, & NOT)

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Using 'AND'
  • Using 'OR'
  • Using 'NOT'

Required Videos

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Search Strategies
  • Skimming an Article

End of Module Quiz

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3

1 Peer Review

  • Module 3 Reflection

Authority

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • New Discussion Prompt

1 Videos

  • Who is an Authority?

Required Videos

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • New Discussion Prompt

3 Videos

  • Evaluating Academic Resources
  • Evaluating Sources Practice
  • Predictable Information Literacy Misconceptions of First Year College Students

Optional Reading

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1 Readings

  • Predictable Information Literacy Misconceptions of First Year College Students

End of Module Quiz

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4

1 Peer Review

  • Module 4 Reflection

Plagiarism

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • New Discussion Prompt

1 Videos

  • Plagiarism

APA Citations

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • APA Citation Practice

3 Videos

  • Citing Journal Articles
  • In-text Citations
  • Citation Generators

Optional Reading

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1 Readings

  • 21st Century Learning and Information Literacy

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    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Module 5

1 Peer Review

  • Module 5 Reflection

Final Exam

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  • Basic Information Literacy Final Exam

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Unlock essential skills with the "Basic Information Literacy" course in Personal Development. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera and the University at Buffalo, you'll master project creation, source evaluation, search strategies, and ethical information use. This foundational course includes engaging videos, readings, and weekly quizzes over 780 minutes. Perfect for beginners, it offers a certificate and a Micro-Credential Digital Badge upon completion. Start your journey today with a Starter subscription and elevate your information literacy!

Nicole Thomas
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Nicole Thomas

Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
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Roberta (Robin) Sullivan

Cynthia A. Tysick
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Cynthia A. Tysick

Bryan Sajecki
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Bryan Sajecki

Jocelyn Swick-Jemison
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Jocelyn Swick-Jemison