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Chapter 10Critical Thinking and Information Literacy
What is critical thinking?Critical thinking and problem solvingWhat is information literacy?Locating sourcesEvaluating Web sources
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Chapter 10 ObjectivesUpon completing this chapter, students will be ableto Define “critical thinking.” Understand the link between critical thinking and
problem solving. Identify the steps to problem solving. Define “information literacy” and discuss its role
in higher education. Evaluate web sites based on specific criteria and
make decisions about the usefulness of the web sites.
Identify the steps in finding resources for a research assignment.
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Critical Thinking Is using specific criteria to evaluate
reasoning and make decisions. Is a necessary part of living in the
Information Age. Includes understanding common
logical fallacies.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Clearly identify the problem. Brainstorm possible solutions. Evaluate the possible solutions. Determine the pros and cons for
each viable solution. Choose the best solution. Evaluate the solution after it is in
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Information Literacy
Information literacy is the ability to Recognize when information is
needed. Locate sources. Evaluate those sources. Use the information effectively. Use the information ethically.
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Locating Sources Browsing versus searching Card catalog Books Databases Magazines, journals, and
newspapers
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Evaluating Web Sources Authority Accuracy Objectivity Timeliness
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Chapter 10 Review
What have you learned about…? What is critical thinking? Critical thinking and problem solving What is information literacy? Locating sources Evaluating Web sources
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