Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is a primary source of information vs secondary source
Primary: Written by those who had firsthand experience; photograph, diary, speech
Secondary: Accounts of an event written after it took place; Encyclopedia, Textbook or literary criticism
What is information literacy?
The skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze and use information effectively
5 Basic Steps for information literacy
- Choose and refine your topic
- Find and retrieve materials
- Evaluate your success
- Organize your information
- Cite your sources
Is it ok to use Wikipedia for a source?
NO
What are the 5 pillars of Wikipedia?
- Wiki is an encyclopedia
- Wiki is written from a neutral point of view
- Wiki is free content that anyone can use, edit, distribute
- Wiki editors should treat each other with respect and civility
- Wiki has no firm rules
What are people who edit and contribute to content called?
Volunteer Editors
What is Wikipedia vandalism?
Content perceived by editors to constitute false or misleading information
What is the first step of the research process?1
Create a detailed question about a topic
What is a great way to broaden or narrow a research topic research?
Ask more questions
What are biographical resources?
Resources you should consult of information about a specific individual or group of individuals
What is the encyclopedia?
Resource you should consult for a relatively broad, unbiased overview of a subject
What is subject-specific Encyclopedia?
Resource for relatively broad, unbiased overview of a subject
Periodical/Trade Journals
Resource for original research, current and developing trends and experts within a specific field
What are social media websites?
Resources used for leads on current topics, developing trends and subject matter experts
What are statistical sources?
Resources for statistical information like “how many” and “how much”
