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Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales

Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales

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Thanks to the Internet, a virtual cosmos of information is at the user's fingertips. But does more equal better when helpful and not-so-helpful content are equally abundant? This series illustrates best practices for viewers who are learning to apply academic standards and scholarly research methods to the rapidly evolving online world. Industry experts from the media help explain concepts and strategies throughout the series. In addition, each episode features three young adult characters, brought to life through graphic novel–style animation, who learn the right and wrong ways to navigate cyberspace.

Digital illustration of curvy sheet of paper titled, "Truth," which is flanked by a white hand on each side. Title card reads, "Propaganda." Caption. Of the truth appealing to your emotions.
Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales
Episode 1
23 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
3 teenage girls gather around a computer in a library and smile as they look at the screen. Caption. It's vital that you don't copy or steal someone's homework.
Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales
Episode 2
21 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12