9.1: Chapter Overview

Info Smarts: Developing the Information Literacy You Need for Effective and Ethical Participation in Information Ecosystems · LibreTexts

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    • Distinguish between authority, expertise, and source type
    • Examine the strengths and limitations of different types of expertise and influence
    • Critique the constructed nature of authority and the responsibilities associated with it
    • Distinguish between individual authorities and bodies of knowledge
    • Further explore fact checking and source evaluation strategies, including selecting appropriate sources for specific information needs

    9.1: Chapter Overview is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Ellen Carey.