Discussion Guides
Information literacy is often thought of in terms of skills, but those skills are informed by a spectrum of information concepts that those who are information literate should be familiar with. Discussion is one of the most powerful ways to engage students with such concepts. Below are some materials (all available through the library) and accompanying links to discussion questions and blogs that should facilitate these relevant discussions.
This chapter from the best-selling Freakonomics provides a good starting point for talking about academic integrity, cheating, and plagiarism.
This movie can spark conversations about the history of information packaging, organization, and access; the value and dangers of information; and the importance of critical thinking.
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