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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Basic Information Literacy by The State University of New York
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About the Course
Learn how to begin tackling a big project or presentation. Join today and equip yourself with basic information literacy skills to navigate the vast landscape of knowledge to find just what you need.
This course will cover creating a workable project/presentation, understanding the various types of information sources, searching the various types of information sources, recognizing faulty information or bias, using proper citation conventions, avoiding plagiarism, and skimming information to pull relevant details. We will use a combination of video and readings with weekly quizzes to move through the learning.
By the end of the course you’ll be able to:
• Brainstorm a project/presentation topic
• Narrow the project/presentation topic
• Identify your information gaps
• Locate valid, internet information sources
• Compose appropriate search strategies
• Evaluate information for authority, accuracy, balance, and currency
• Use information in a project/presentation ethically
In addition to earning a certificate from Coursera for this course, you'll also receive a Micro-Credential Digital Badge from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York recognizing your accomplishment. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills. Upon completion of each individual course and the complete Specialization, you will receive an email from Coursera with directions on how to claim your badge. Payment or participation through an official Coursera promotional offer is required to have full access to the course and to qualify for the Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge.
Top reviews
FC
Jan 18, 2021
A basic introduction to a very important topic at these times should be obligatory in all high schools, journalism classes or anyone that consumes social media.
BP
Sep 16, 2024
The course is very helpful specially like me who want to explore something related to Information literacy.
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By Prasenjit P
•Jun 21, 2023
Good
By Harish K S
•Jul 26, 2024
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By Bunga S
•Jun 27, 2021
very god. it's provides me some detail explanation about information literacy
By AROUNA O K
•Aug 25, 2024
j'ai trouvé de l'importance à cours vraiment
By Linda M
•Aug 16, 2021
Good informaiton, terrible powerpoints that you couldn't read
By Selin B
•Oct 9, 2023
I finished this course 17 Sept. but still I did not take any budge.
By DIANA A
•Nov 21, 2022
good