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    Seven things about info. needs of research

    Seven things about info. needs of research

    In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce explains the seven things you should pay attention to when you plan the information needs of your research. (1) Use information and communication technology to be really up to date with what's happening. (2) Encounter different types of sources and knowing when it's important to use them. Not only academic literature but also people, social media, the environment, visual information, sound, anything that might inform you. (3) Create your processes to tackle problems or make decisions. (4) Connect information of all kinds that you encounter with specific projects, problems, or areas of interest. (5) Build your knowledge base about your fields of study. (6) Use your creativity and intuition to do something new. (7) Seventhly using information wisely for the benefit of others.

    Keywords:
    Study skills Learning Information literacy
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
  • Others 
    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.

    Keywords:
    Research -- Methodology Information resources -- Evaluation
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    Others
     
  • Others 
    The role information and information literacy play in 4 steps methods for creating refutations

    The role information and information literacy play in 4 steps methods for creating refutations

    In this slide, it explains the 4-steps-method outlined by the University of Pittsburg and it illustrate the role information and information literacy play in each step to help learners to see the bigger picture.

    Keywords:
    Information retrieval Study skills Information literacy
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    Others
     
  • Others 
    Further personal competencies and skills

    Further personal competencies and skills

    Apart from subject domain knowledge, there are some personal competencies and skills that learner may want to develop in university. The personal competencies and skills include, critical thinking, evaluating definitions, evaluating arguments, evaluating news & media, evaluating scientific studies, evaluating disagreement, and evaluating statistics & graphs.

    Keywords:
    Critical thinking Media literacy Journalism -- Social aspects Information literacy Press criticism
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    Others
     
  • MOOC 
    Academic Skills for Independent Learners (ASIL)

    Academic Skills for Independent Learners (ASIL)

    The self-paced online course is for students to self-study, practise and improve the academic English that they need for their university studies. Topics include appropriate academic style, correct referencing conventions, writing university levels essays and reports, delivering academic presentations and participating in discussions. Created by the English Language Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

    Keywords:
    Academic writing English language -- Study teaching
    Resource Type:
    MOOC