Libraries Information Literacy Modules
- Overview
- Module Links
- Pre-Test
- Introduction to Information Literacy
- Introduction to the Research Process
- Starting Your Research
- Types of Research Materials Lite
- Types of Research Materials Advanced
- Peer Review
- Search Strategies Lite
- Search Strategies Advanced
- How to Read Scholarly Materials
- Bias in Research
- Evaluating Information
- Synthesizing Information
- Evaluating & Synthesizing Information
- Fake News
- Anatomy of a Research Paper
- Digital Privacy
- Annotated Bibliography
- Preparing for Presentations
- Citations (APA 6th)
- Citations (APA 7th)
- Citations (MLA 7th)
- Citations (MLA 8th)
- Citations (Turabian)
- Citations (Harvard)
- Citations (Chicago 17th)
- Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
- Visual Literacy
- Using & Evaluating Quantitative Data
- Evidence-based Reasoning
- Introduction to Cultural Issues in Research
- Civic Engagement
- Post-Test
Instructions for Using the Modules with Moodle and Blackboard
These modules can be directly embedded into your course on Blackboard or Moodle using the LTI links (orange icons). The PDF instructions below describe how to use these links.
If you are using the modules with a website other than Moodle or Blackboard, please use the direct links (green icon) to link to each module.
Searching for Images
Searching for images begins the same way as searching for textual materials. Use this video so students can learn more about image search techniques.
Estimated time: 4:14
Interpreting Images
There are many components to be aware of when analyzing a visual image, whether it be a photograph, painting, advertisement, or other type of media. The following video discusses some of the main issues to be aware of that will help enhance your visual literacy skills.
Estimated time: 2:41
Why Does Visual Literacy Matter?
This tutorial explains what visual literacy is and why it’s an important skill to have in today’s world.
Estimated time: 9:20
Visual Literacy
This quiz corresponds with the multimedia on visual literacy.
Estimated time: 5-8 minutes
- Last Updated: Jan 28, 2025 5:30 PM
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