Authority is Constructed and Contextual

"Information resources reflect their creators’ expertise and credibility, and are evaluated based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Authority is constructed in that various communities may recognize different types of authority. It is contextual in that the information need may help to determine the level of authority required." -ACRL Framework for Information Literacy

Scholarly vs. non-scholarly sources

This tutorial shows learners how to recognize scholarly sources by breaking down their typical features and sections. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping students recognize indicators of authority to determine credibility of sources.

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Scholarly vs. non-scholarly sources

 

This chart shows learners how to differentiate between scholarly and non-scholarly sources by breaking down their typical features and sections. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping students recognize indicators of authority to determine credibility of sources.

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How do I find peer reviewed articles?

This tutorial covers what peer-reviewed articles are, and how to use the library resources to locate them. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping students learn to use research tools to determine the credibility of sources.

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Is this article peer reviewed?

This tutorial covers how to determine whether an article is peer reviewed or not, using library resources. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping students learn how to use research tools to determine the authority and credibility of sources.

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What is a dissertation (and how do I use it)?

This handout explains what a dissertation is and how it can be used for students' research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping learners understand that there are different types of authority and helping them consider which might be most credible for their research assignments.

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How do I evaluate articles and journals?

This tutorial covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating articles and journals for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How to evaluate articles and journals

This handout covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating articles and journals for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How do I evaluate books and book chapters?

This tutorial covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating books and book chapters for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How to evaluate books and book chapters

This handout covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating books and book chapters for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How do I evaluate websites?

This tutorial covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating websites for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources, to recognize that authoritative content may be packaged formally or informally, and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How to evaluate websites

This handout covers the six key questions to ask when evaluating websites for use in academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by asking learners to use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources, to recognize that authoritative content may be packaged formally or informally, and to develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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How do I evaluate data and statistics?

This tutorial covers three key questions to ask when evaluating data or statistical sources for academic research. It targets the authority is constructed and contextual frame by helping learners use research tools and indicators of authority to determine the credibility of sources, understanding the elements that might temper this credibility, and helping learners develop awareness of the importance of assessing content with a skeptical stance.

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