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Welcome to PRDV201Information Literacy
My name is Dr. Michael LaMagna, I’m one of the professors who helped develop this course. This short course will help you better understand how information impacts all facets of your life, whether personal, professional, or educational. Information is central to life, especially in a knowledge economy driven by technology. Understanding how to effectively find, evaluate, and use information is key to success. This course will discuss how information is produced, organized, located, and used ethically and legally, both online and in print. This process starts with understanding the research process that informs your information-seeking behavior. Developing an effective question to drive your research will help you develop an effective search strategy using appropriate search tools. Once relevant information is found, you will evaluate it to ensure it meets your information needs. Knowing what type of information is needed is key in this step. Finally, when using information, you must consider issues of ownership and the importance of attribution to be an ethical user of any source. Information literacy skills are even more necessary now with the rise of misinformation online.You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus, you can find both on the left navigation panel. Let’s get started!
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Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
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This video focuses on introducing the course, focusing on what will be taught including the research process and its significance in various contexts. The video highlights the importance of a clear research question and thorough preparation. Here are some key takeaways:
- Understand the research process. Knowing the steps ensures effective and structured research.
- Define your research question. A precise question provides direction and focus.
- Invest time in early steps. Proper preparation simplifies later stages of research.
- Review unit resources. Leverage provided materials to deepen your understanding.
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Created on December 15, 2025
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Welcome to PRDV201Information Literacy
My name is Dr. Michael LaMagna, I’m one of the professors who helped develop this course. This short course will help you better understand how information impacts all facets of your life, whether personal, professional, or educational. Information is central to life, especially in a knowledge economy driven by technology. Understanding how to effectively find, evaluate, and use information is key to success. This course will discuss how information is produced, organized, located, and used ethically and legally, both online and in print. This process starts with understanding the research process that informs your information-seeking behavior. Developing an effective question to drive your research will help you develop an effective search strategy using appropriate search tools. Once relevant information is found, you will evaluate it to ensure it meets your information needs. Knowing what type of information is needed is key in this step. Finally, when using information, you must consider issues of ownership and the importance of attribution to be an ethical user of any source. Information literacy skills are even more necessary now with the rise of misinformation online.You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus, you can find both on the left navigation panel. Let’s get started!
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Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
Source and License: This work is licensed by Saylor Academy under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This content was created using Genially and Synthesia. AI-generated avatars and voices in this video were created using Synthesia and remain subject to Synthesia’s Terms of Service; these elements are not covered by the Creative Commons license. Synthesia trademarks and services remain the property of Synthesia. All Genially proprietary elements such as templates, themes, built-in assets, stock media, and other “Genially Content” remain subject to Genially’s Terms of Service and are not covered by this Creative Commons license. These elements must remain embedded in the course and cannot be reused or redistributed independently.
AI Summary
This video focuses on introducing the course, focusing on what will be taught including the research process and its significance in various contexts. The video highlights the importance of a clear research question and thorough preparation. Here are some key takeaways: