The Information Literacy Course (formerly Credo InfoLit Modules/Instruct) includes dozens of videos, tutorials, and quizzes that can be easily added to Canvas courses.
The Information Literacy Course is divided into these topics:
- Getting Started with Research
Why information literacy skills matter and how to get started with a research project, including understanding the process, choosing a topic, and beginning research.
- Sources of Information
How information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.
- Searching for Information
The basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and employing search techniques.
- Evaluating Information
The basics of evaluating resources for authority, accuracy, and other criteria.
- Presenting Research and Data
The basics of using information and presenting it to others.
- Citations and Academic Integrity
The importance of academic integrity and the basics of citing sources in different styles.
NEW Critical Thinking modules:
- Visual and Quantitative Literacy
How to think critically about how and why visual images and quantitative data are used in different contexts.
- Using Critical Thinking and Logic
Reviews critical thinking skills necessary for building information literacy.
- Culture and Citizenship
Covers the intersection of both academic and professional writing with global citizenship, civic action, and civic engagement.
