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General Education Information Literacy at Millersville University

Source Exploration

ILSLO #1: Identify the most appropriate sources and information to meet the scope of their need. 

Concepts to discuss:

Matching an information need to appropriate sources
Analyzing differences between types of sources
Identifying appropriate databases/repositories to search for sources

Matching an Information Need to Appropriate Sources

Learning Activities

Video: Types of Sources This link opens in a new window

Assessments

Modified Annotated Bibliography with focus on Process (Tutorial: Annotated Bibliography )
iSearch Paper with reflection prompts

Analyzing Differences Between Types of Sources

Learning Activities

Video: Types of Sources This link opens in a new window
Tutorial: Source Types This link opens in a new window

Assessments

Quiz: Types of Sources
Modified Annotated Bibliography with focus on Process (Tutorial: Annotated Bibliography )
iSearch Paper with reflection prompts

Identifying Appropriate Databases/Repositories to Search for Sources

Learning Activities

Video: Choosing a Database This link opens in a new window

Assessments

Quiz: Choosing a Database

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