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    Why is information from authoritative sources not trustworthy?

    Why is information from authoritative sources not trustworthy?

    In this slide, it explains the reason why the information came from authoritative sources but still not trustworthy. The possible reason could be (1) the way information is produced, (2)carelessness or loaded with secret intentions, (3) in favour of their hidden goal, (4)not spending enough time, (5) limited topic vocabulary, (6) limited by technical barriers, (7)information that fits with your knowledge & beliefs, and (8) from a source that you think is trustworthy.

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    Research -- Methodology Information resources -- Evaluation
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    Why evaluate legal information?

    Why evaluate legal information?

    In this video, a year 3 LLB student who is preparing a term paper with a substantial research component regularly consults his supervisor. In a recent meeting, the supervisor queries why two pieces of information were cited in his draft. One piece of information is from a local real estate agent’s website summarizing the legal provision for the Hong Kong deed of mutual covenant agreements. Another piece of information is a court case covered in a Hong Kong land law blog.

    Keywords:
    Information resources -- Evaluation Legal research
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    What is your usual practices to kick-start the lesson plan?

    What is your usual practices to kick-start the lesson plan?

    In this exercise, a team of students listed out a number of tasks that they have to complete when preparing the lesson plan. Which of the following task will be listed as the top priority on your to-do list? Will you start searching at this moment?

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    Lesson planning Teaching Information literacy
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    What is critical to learning at U?

    What is critical to learning at U?

    In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce shares her view on "Why InfoLit is vital?" through the search & research they do every day.

    Keywords:
    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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    What criteria to use to evaluate legal information

    What criteria to use to evaluate legal information

    In the video, it explains the criteria to use to evaluate legal information.

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    Information resources -- Evaluation Legal research
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    What are the six frame of informed learning

    What are the six frame of informed learning

    In this slide, it introduces the six frames for informed learning, suggested by Prof. Christine Bruce, would help learners brainstorm about the research topic in all-rounded, comprehensive way. The six aspects of your research topic that you should brainstorm for are: (1) Content frame, (2) Competency frame, (3) Learning to learn frame, (4) Personal relevance frame, (5) Social impact frame, and (6) Relational frame.

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    Learning Information literacy
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    What are secondary legal materials?

    What are secondary legal materials?

    In this video, it explains what secondary legal material are. Secondary legal sources often explain legal principles more thoroughly so it is good to start your research project with secondary sources.

    Keywords:
    Information resources Legal research -- Databases Legal research Legal research -- Computer network resources
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    Want to test your knowledge on Primary and Secondary Sources?

    Want to test your knowledge on Primary and Secondary Sources?

    In this exercise, learners are required to distinguish the information belong to "primary sources" or "secondary sources". Primary information source are anything created at the time when the incident/event happened. They were created with the intention to record the incident/event. It could be a document, manuscript, autobiography, a recording, a diary, an artifact, and so on. Secondary information source is anything (e.g., documents, records, artifacts, objects, and so on) that discuss, relates, or refers another piece of information existing elsewhere.

    Keywords:
    Information resources Research -- Methodology Information literacy
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    Using secondary legal materials

    Using secondary legal materials

    In this exercise, learners are required to match legal resources with the contents.

    Keywords:
    Information resources Legal research
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    To formulate a legal research plan

    To formulate a legal research plan

    When Jacob receives his term paper assignment, he cannot find previous Land Law course materials. He and his classmates discuss what they should do next in the Library. They consult the law librarian who suggests they watch the this video to get an idea on how to plan and start legal research.

    Keywords:
    Information retrieval Legal research
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    Video