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4-step Strategy for Evaluating Online Sources [A Learning Module]

Contributed by

Grace Liu

This learning module will help students find and critically evaluate online sources for class discussions and assignments and form unbiased judgments and decisions. 

What is it?

  • A five-part series learning module that takes 1.5 - 2 hrs. to complete
  • A 4-step strategy for evaluating online sources with hands-on exercises and an infographic guide

How will it help students succeed?

  • Develop critical source evaluation strategies.
  • Learn to read laterally, to evaluate and track evidence
  • Cultivate metacognitive skills and reflective practice
  • Build confidence in navigating complex online information environments.

 

Access to the Learning Module via the Google Site Link below.
Please contact us if you are interested in accessing the transcripts and/or exercises & answer keys.

Resource Statistics

Resource Type(s)
Instruction Program Material
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed
Framework as a Whole
Discipline(s)
Not Discipline Specific
Type of Institution
Community or Junior College
College
University
Other
Scope
Classroom-level
Course-level
Program-level
College-level
Institution-level
Professional development
License Assigned
CC Attribution License CC-BY
Links
Access to the Learning Modules
https://sites.google.com/view/4-step-evaluating-sources/home
https://sites.google.com/view/4-step-evaluating-sources

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Other Attribution Information
This module is designed and created by:

Grace Liu, Assistant Professor, Business Librarian at FHG Library

Amy Pajewski, Assistant Professor, Student Success Librarian at FHG Library

Rachel M. McMullin, Professor, Humanities Librarian at FHG Library

is advised by

Tom Pantazes, Instructional Designer, Office of Digital Learning & Innovation

is sponsored by

The West Chester University (WCU) Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Grant