InfoLit for U MOOC-Focal-Section 3

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The resources of this series are designed to help you to evaluate the relevance of information for a task; to select suitable information for a task; and to evaluate the authority of information for a task (level of authority).

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  • Video 
    ["How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz"]

    How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz

    When they’re used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data. But as visual software has enabled more usage of graphs throughout all media, it has also made them easier to use in a careless or dishonest way — and as it turns out, there are plenty of ways graphs can mislead and outright manipulate. Lea Gaslowitz shares some things to look out for.

    Keywords:
    Critical thinking Media literacy Information visualization Charts diagrams etc.
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  • Video 
    ["Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz"]

    Not all scientific studies are created equal - David H. Schwartz

    Every day, we are bombarded by attention grabbing headlines that promise miracle cures to all of our ailments -- often backed up by a "scientific study." But what are these studies, and how do we know if they are reliable? David H. Schwartz dissects two types of studies that scientists use, illuminating why you should always approach the claims with a critical eye.

    Keywords:
    Clinical trials Epidemiology -- Research Research
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    Video
     
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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.

    Keywords:
    Research -- Methodology Information resources -- Evaluation
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    ["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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  • Video 
    ["How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin"]

    How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

    Dive into the phenomenon known as circular reporting and how it contributes to the spread of false news and misinformation. In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting. Noah Tavlin sheds light on this phenomenon.

    Keywords:
    Media literacy Fake news Information literacy
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    Video
     
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    ["Check the essentials using AAOCC"]

    Check the essentials using AAOCC

    In this slide, it introduces AAOCC, a way to identify bad information that helps people carrying out to filter information.

    Keywords:
    Web sites -- Evaluation Information literacy
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    ["12 types of biases"]

    12 types of biases

    In this slide, there could be as many as 12 types of biases that information user could fall victim when dealing with information.

    Keywords:
    Fallacies (Logic) Cognition Selectivity (Psychology)
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  • Video 
    ["12 Cognitive biases explained - How to think better and more logically removing bias"]

    12 Cognitive biases explained - How to think better and more logically removing bias

    In this video, it is about the explanation of 12 cognitive biases and presenting them in a format that learners can easily understand to help them make better decision in your life. Cognitive biases are flaws in logical thinking that clear the path to bad decisions, so learning about these ideas can reduce errors in the thought process, leading to a more successful life. These biases are very closely related to logical fallacies, which may help learners win an argument or present information better.

    Keywords:
    Selectivity (Psychology) Cognition Fallacies (Logic)
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    Video
     
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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!

    Keywords:
    Study skills Learning Information literacy
    Resource Type:
    Video