Information Literacy - Deepening SkillsEnrol
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Programme Area: General Modules
Cluster(s): General Education
Institution: Singapore Polytechnic
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Delivery Mode: Self-paced
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About this Module
At the end of this module, the students should have achieved the following objectives:
- Possess an understanding of information resources available from online databases and the web
- Capable of distinguishing between facts and fiction and use information ethically.
The following topics will be covered:
- Introducing online information sources
- Designing an effective search strategy using online databases
- Comparing between scholarly content
- Distinguishing between fact and fiction
- Introducing other resources such as news aggregators, academic websites and blogs
- Understanding how to use information ethically