Essays about: "information literacy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 114 essays containing the words information literacy.

1. 16. What do we talk about when we talk about algorithmic literacy? : A scoping review

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : Melanie Augustinus; [2022]
   Keywords : algorithmic literacy; information literacy; algorithms; media literacy; digital literacy; algorithm awareness;

   Abstract : Problem formulation, goal and objectives: Algorithms are ubiquitous in digital society, yet complex to understand and often hidden. Algorithmic literacy can be a useful concept when educating and empowering users. However, it is not uniformly defined or used, and the state of knowledge is unclear. READ MORE

3. 17. Measuring possible indicators of successful academic writing among EFL teaching undergraduate students

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Gustav Wibell-Kähr; Filip Nilsson Ek; [2022]
   Keywords : academic writing; information literacy; source criticism; reporting verbs; academic vocabulary; EFL;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to investigate several potential indicators of successful academic writing and their connection to assignment grades as a possible path toward better teaching of academic writing at the upper secondary level in Sweden. These indicators are referencing (REF), academic vocabulary (AV), and reporting verbs (RV). READ MORE

4. 18. Facing the Fake News in the Swedish EFL Classroom : A content analysis of exercises addressing fake news at  upper secondary level

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Fanny Vik; [2022]
   Keywords : fake news; upper secondary level; Swedish EFL classroom; critical reading; source criticism;

   Abstract : Fake news is nowadays part of our everyday lives, especially for those who are exposed to social media. As 8 out of 10 Swedish teenagers mainly read news on social media, this study was conducted to investigate to what extent students are taught to deal with fake news. READ MORE

5. 19. Health literacy and HIV : A qualitative content analysis of South African ProvincialImplementation Plans

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Louise Jannering; [2022]
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   Abstract : Abstract South Africa has in many ways been successful in combating the spread of HIV. Testing campaigns, the expansion of treatment to all children under one year and the regular launch of national implementation plans are said to be some of the measures that have contributed to this development. READ MORE

6. 20. Academic library instruction on critical evaluation of sources and information : A content analysis of Swedish university library websites

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Emma Johansen; [2022]
   Keywords : Academic library; Instruction; Critical thinking; Source evaluation; Information literacy; Media and information literacy; Content analysis; Website; Universitetsbibliotek; undervisning; kritiskt tänkande; källkritik; informationskompetens; medie- och informationskunnighet; innehållsanalys; webbplats;

   Abstract : This master thesis examines how Swedish university libraries are instructing their students on topics related to the critical evaluation of sources and information. The method of analysis was a quantitative and qualitative content analysis of the external websites of Sweden’s public university libraries to determine what modes of instruction are being offered, and how these services are being described and made accessible to their users. READ MORE