Aims & Objectives
In this module, you will:
- Understand the different types of information
- Recognise that credible sources of information are important for research
When you finish the module, you will be able to:
- Identity the different types of information and its uses in your studies
- Locate academic sources of information using Library and web resources
What’s in this module?
- What is information?
- Credible sources of information
- Academic sources of information
- Database scholarly materials
- Identifying types of sources
- Generative AI
- Quiz & feedback
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Module 1 of Information Essentials maps to the following strategies within the Digital Literacy Framework:
Strategy 2.3Ensure that information, academic, media and data literacy skills development are embedded in all courses, through activities and assessments aligned to the relevant course learning outcomes.
Study Timeline
We recommend completing this module by:
Week 3
Duration
Approximately 15 minutes