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Introduction to Information Literacy

40 minutes, 46 seconds

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"Introduction to Information Literacy" explains how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically for research and everyday decision-making. The video covers credible sources, academic databases, peer-reviewed journals, library and reference skills, author credentials, bias, currency, fact-checking, and cross-referencing. It also introduces search strategies such as keywords, key phrases, Boolean operators, and Google Scholar, while comparing Google and Wikipedia with vetted academic resources. Additional themes include critical reading, critical thinking, visual literacy, media and information literacy (MIL), plagiarism, copyright, citation, and fair use. Relevant to English language arts, research, digital literacy, and study skills curricula, this overview supports source evaluation, evidence-based writing, and responsible information use across school assignments and academic inquiry.

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