Community of Online Research Assignments

The Information Literacy User’s Guide: An Open, Online Textbook

The Information Literacy User’s Guide introduces students to critical concepts of information literacy as defined for the information-infused and technology-rich environment in which they find themselves. This book helps students examine their roles as information creators and sharers and enables them to more effectively deploy related skills. This textbook includes relatable case studies and scenarios, many hands-on exercises, and interactive quizzes.

Authority is Contextual and Constructed: Class Discussion of Authorship

The following activity is meant to demonstrate the concepts of authorship and authority to your students. It introduces the idea that context can influence the tone and writing style of a faculty member or scholar and also introduces the concept of the scholarly conversation. It can be used for any discipline.

The RADAR Challenge

The RADAR Challenge is an online game developed by the librarians at Loyola Marymount University. The game is designed to be played in teams during a class or library session. Student teams are given an excerpt from a scientific journal article and asked a number of evaluative questions about the excerpt. These questions correspond to the RADAR information evaluation framework (Rationle, Accuracy, Date, Authority, Relevance). 

Writing Commons

Writing Commons  is an open education resource that helps students improve their writing, critical thinking, and information literacy. Founded in 2008 by Joseph M. Moxley, Writing Commons is a viable alternative to expensive writing textbooks. Faculty may assign Writing Commons for their composition, business, STEM/Technical Writing, and creative writing courses. 

 

Merlot

MERLOT is a curated collection of free and open online teaching, learning, and faculty development services contributed and used by an international education community.