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Information Literacy Content

Here you will find information literacy content for use in courses or assignments. Concepts such as research, evaluating sources, citation, and library navigation are covered.

How to Determine the Authority of Information

Check out the infographic below for strategies you can use to determine how authoritative a piece of information is!

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How to Determine Source Authority

In this section you will find information on how to:

  • Identify ways to determine authority

Tracing Information to its Original Source Tutorial

One key way to determine authority is to determine if you are encountering the original source of a piece of information. Check out the tutorial below for guidance on how to trace information to its original source!

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Evaluating Perspective and Authority

Check out the infographic below for tips on how to identify different authority perspectives in a source.