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To research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.
To apply evaluation criteria to specific web sites.
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View the PowerPoint called Evaluating Websites.
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.

​TOPIC 1 Assignments
View the PowerPoint called Evaluating Websites.
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.
Keyword Practice: The Kermit Challenge
Search Box Practice: Lego's Builder Challenge

To apply evaluation criteria to specific web sites.
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Your first assignment is to viewView the PowerPoint
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.
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Your first assignment is to view the PowerPoint called Evaluating Websites.
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.
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TOPIC 2: Copyright and Citing Sources
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TOPIC 3: How to use OPAC and County Cat
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TOPIC 4: Searching BadgerLink and Subscription Databases
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To apply evaluation criteria to specific web sites.
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ViewYour first assignment is to view the PowerPoint
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.
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​Welcome to Information Literacy 101! {construction.jpg}
In order for you to be considered "Information Literate" you need to acquire skills that will help you recognize when information is needed and be able to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. The following topics will help you become an efficient and effective user of information.
TOPIC 1: Internet Searching and Web Evaluation
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21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules
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