Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
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Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-Assessment Overview
Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-Summative Peer Assessment
Summative Peer Assessment
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-Glossary of terms
Glossary of Terms
Acknowledgements
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-1.1 Introduction to the Course
1.1 Learning Outcomes
1.1a Welcome and Course Information
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1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question
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Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-1.2 Introduction to Academic Culture and Information & Digital Literacy
1.2 Learning Outcomes
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
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1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy
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Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-1.3 Survival Skills for University
1.3 Learning Outcomes
1.3 Survival Skills for University
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Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University-1.4 Academic Integrity
1.4 Learning Outcomes
1.4 Academic Integrity
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Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information-2.1 Defining Different Kinds of Information
2.1 Learning Outcomes
2.1a The Scholarly and Cultural Record
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2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources
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2.1b Information Types by Field
2.1c Discipline Specific Information
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Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information-2.2 Understanding Different Kinds of Information
2.2 Learning Outcomes
2.2a Common Information Sources at University
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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
Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information-2.3 Accessing Information
2.3 Learning Outcomes
2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)
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Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information-2.4 Searching for Information and Documenting the Search Strategy
2.4 Learning Outcomes
2.4a Defining an Information Need
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2.4b Developing a Search Strategy
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2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy
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Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information-3.1 Critically Evaluating Information
3.1 Learning Outcomes
3.1a Critically Evaluating Information
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3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources
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3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)
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Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information-3.2 Establishing Relevance
3.2 Learning Outcomes
3.2a Establishing Relevance
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3.2b Establishing Relevance
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3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles
Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information-3.3 Managing Information
3.3 Learning Outcomes
3.3a Managing Information: Files
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3.3b Managing Information: Folders
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3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies
Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information-3.4 Processing and Coding Information
3.4 Learning Outcomes
3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 2
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3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 3
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Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism -4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism
4.1 Learning Outcomes
4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism
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Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism -4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources
4.2 Learning Outcomes
4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources
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Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism -4.3 Incorporating Ideas from Sources
4.3 Learning Outcomes
4.3a Incorporating Sources
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4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes
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4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising
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Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism -4.4 Referencing Software
4.4 Learning Outcomes
4.4a Referencing Software
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4.4a Referencing Software
4.4b Mendeley
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4.4c Zotero
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4.4d EndNote
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Disseminating & Communicating Information-5.1 Disseminating Information
5.1 Learning Outcomes
5.1a Copyright
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5.1b Creative Commons Licencing
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Disseminating & Communicating Information-5.2 Using Digital Networks for Learning & Research
5.2 Learning Outcomes
5.2 Digital Networks for Learning and Research
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Disseminating & Communicating Information-5.3 Managing Digital Identity
5.3 Learning Outcomes
5.3a Managing Digital Identity
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5.3a Security Management Tips
5.3b Presenting yourself online
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Disseminating & Communicating Information-5.4 Communicating in Different Digital Modes
5.4 Learning Outcomes
5.4a Communicating Online
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5.4b Emailing Lecturers
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5.4c Writing an Email
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5.4d Discussion Board Netiquette
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Summative Assessment-6.1 Assessment Items
Summative assignment overview
How to mark your peer's assignments
Practice peer marking activity answers