Why Cite Your Sources - A video by Cooperative Library Instruction Project and Ohio University Libraries. Link to video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZtqmiDmNYY
Information Literacy: The Perils of Online Research (21:00)
In a world of information overload, information literacy has become a survival skill. But what exactly does information literacy mean? With a focus on the Internet, this video explains how to conduct solid online research by collecting information in an organized, efficient, and ethical way. Professor Maurita Holland of the University of Michigan School of Information provides expert commentary and guidance on a range of research activities, including evaluating the credibility of Web content, documenting online sources, and paraphrasing—not copying—the words of others. Additionally, a high school teacher and a graduate student demonstrate real-world examples to reinforce the challenges and rewards of online research. The consequences of plagiarism and shaky facts are emphasized. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to all applicable state and national standards. A Cambridge Educational Production. (21 minutes)