In our daily lives and in academic research, we encounter a vast array of information and we interact with it in complex ways. In this guide, we will explore the big picture of information consumption, including "filter bubbles" and how to avoid them.
Surveying the Information LandscapeFiletype: Interactive web content
Time to completion: 15:00-20:00 minutes
Engaging with Scholarly InformationFiletype: Interactive web content
Time to completion: 15:00-20:00 minutes
This guide will help you choose the right tool for your research, according to the material you need and where you are in the research process. You will also learn simple and advanced techniques for using these tools effectively.
Finding ArticlesFiletype: Interactive web content
Time to completion: 1:00-20:00 minutes
Can we trust the information around us? It can be hard to judge the quality of information, especially when you're not an expert on the topic. In this guide, you will acquire strategies for evaluating and verifying that you can apply to all kinds of information.
Evaluating & Verifying Your SourcesFiletype: Interactive web content
Time to completion: 15:00-20:00 minutes
Learn to read citations and bibliographies and then learn to use bibliographies as a jumping off point for further research.
Reading & Working with Citations: an IntroductionFiletype: Interactive web content
Time to completion: 10:00-15:00 minutes
