ERIC Number: EJ993551
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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Inciting Curiosity and Creating Meaning: Teaching Information Evaluation through the Lens of "Bad Science"
Riehle, Catherine Fraser
Public Services Quarterly, v8 n3 p227-234 2012
Ability to evaluate information is a critical component of information literacy. This article provides strategies for engaging students in learning about information evaluation in the contexts of the scientific publication cycle and communication in the digital age. Also included are recent findings regarding undergraduate student research behavior and ideas for integrating constructivist learning theory in order to develop effective learning activities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Personality Traits, Teaching Methods, Constructivism (Learning), Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Information Skills, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, Learner Engagement, Learning Theories, Learning Activities, Cognitive Style, Library Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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