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The Inform Your Thinking video series introduces students to the frames of the ACRL Framework in an easy-to-understand manner by using conversational tone, approachable peer hosts, relatable comparisons, and eye-catching graphics. This video…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: Cristina Colquhoun
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The Citations lesson is mapped to Information has Value and Scholarship as Conversation Frames. It discusses why citations are a foundation of scholarly communication and the basic components of a citation. Through infographics and videos, students…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Search Strategies lesson is mapped to the Searching as Strategic Exploration Frame and introduces the concept of strategic searching in order to use search tools more effectively. By understanding strategic searching techniques, students will be…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Question Authority lesson is mapped to the Authority is Constructed and Contextual Frame. The lesson introduces the concept of authority in the research process, that it is constructed and contextual, and that the authority sought changes…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Types of Information lesson is mapped to the Information Creation as a Process Frame and introduces various types of information in relation to typical research questions. Characteristics of information are discussed including what criteria can…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Scholarly Conversations lesson is mapped to the Scholarship as Conversation Frame and introduces the concept of scholarly conversations developing over time, and how to follow a scholarly conversation.
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Access Matters lesson is mapped to the Information has Value Frame and introduces the concept of information access barriers and their consequences using the themes of Government, Research, and Well-Being.
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Ask the Right Questions lesson is mapped to the Research as Inquiry and Searching as Strategic Exploration Frames and helps students learn how to determine the scope of their investigations by creating an appropriate research question. This…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Value of Information lesson is mapped to the Information has Value Frame and introduces the concept of information, including personal information, as a commodity which carries value and has a cost. This lesson introduces new ways of assessing…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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The Choosing Information paths lesson is mapped to the Information as Creation Process Frame and helps students learn to recognize that information may be perceived differently based on the format in which it is packaged. In this lesson, students…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process
Contributor: New Literacies Alliance
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This workshet is a set of reflective questions based on the six frames which are designed for librarians or disciplinary experts to intentionally reflect on their information literacy practices.
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole
Contributor: Sara D. Miller
Resource Type(s): Practitioner Reflection, Professional Development Material, Worksheet