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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 information literacy is important

    Why information literacy is important

    In this video, Prof Klaus Tochtermann, the Director of Leibniz Information Centre for Economics (ZBW) and Professor of Media Informatics of University of Kiel in German shares his view on the importance of becoming information literate.

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    Information literacy
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    What is plagiarism

    What is plagiarism

    In this video, Mr Peter Sidorko, the University Librarian of the University of Hong Kong explain the importance of academic integrity. Students are expected to conduct themselves honesty and with integrity. One of the key responsibilities is to assure to credit the materials used to develop the ideas and academic work properly and avoid plagiarism.

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    Intellectual property Plagiarism Information literacy Academic writing
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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.

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    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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    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.

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    Information retrieval Study skills Information literacy
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    The advantages of being information literate

    The advantages of being information literate

    In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce explains that being information literate give you critical and strategic approaches to solve problems. It's you who need to decide using which type (e.g. research or non-research based) of information to support ideas, claims, and proposals that you propose in your research task.

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    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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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.

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    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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    Learning Design Principles Tool

    Learning Design Principles Tool

    Evaluate and improve your learning experiences for free.

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    Effective teaching Motivation in education Educational evaluation Learning
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    How would knowledge about evaluating & select information benefits my learning?

    How would knowledge about evaluating & select information benefits my learning?

    In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce explains that being able to evaluate information in leisure, home, or professional situations is an essential skill. Our information world is always changing, and shelf-life of most information is no more than two years!

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    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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    How would it change my U-learning if I'm knowledgeable in creating new ideas and knowledge?

    How would it change my U-learning if I'm knowledgeable in creating new ideas and knowledge?

    In this video, Prof. Christine Bruce explains that being information literate help you find creative and innovative ways of doing things, which is invaluably advantageous to your wider profession.

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    Study skills Learning Information literacy
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