A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age : Scientific Habits of Mind
by Information Literacy: Being able to define what you need, then find, choose, and use information well.
Define your information need - Narrow down, or broaden as needed
Find information efficiently - Library databases
Choose information - Is it worthy? Who says so? Where did the information come from? Why is the information being published or promoted? Follow the Money. Who benefits?
Use information ethically by citing sources.
| Most common problems (most common on top)* | Solutions |
| Recognizing reliable sources/Evaluating sources | Evaluating Sources |
| Lack of awareness of library resources | Library Resources Home |
| Identifying appropriate sources | Primary, Secondary or Other? |
| Difficulties with proper citation | Citing Sources |
| Lack of research skills | Research Process Tutorial |
| Underuse of library/Overuse of Google | Video: Library Introduction |
| Search strategies | Find Resources |
| Navigating databases | DATABASE HELP GUIDES |
| Unfamiliar with information formats/scholarly vs. non-scholarly | Scholarly versus Popular |
| Synthesizing/integrating information | Critical Thinking Tips |
| Overwhelmed by information sources | Contact Us |
| Identifying/Developing a clear topic | Find a Topic |
| Understanding the time it takes to do proper research | Make a Plan |
| Transitioning to expectations of college-level work | Skills For Success |
| Plagiarism | Plagiarism |
| Belief that everything is on the Internet | Assess gaps |
| Understanding assignments | Understand assignment |
| * From "First Year Experience Survey: Information Literacy In Higher Education" 2017 | |
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