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Middlesex Library Information Literacy Instruction-For Faculty

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The menu below provides examples of single topic workshops librarians offer. We can always customize a session to meet the specific needs of your class or assignment. Please contact the Library if you need more information.

Topic	Time Required (est.)	Points Covered	Framework Concepts
Academic integrity	45 Minutes	What is academic misconduct Examples of academic misconduct How to avoid plagiarism How to cite sources in MLA or APA style	Information has value
Evaluating information and critical thinking	45 Minutes	Why do we need to evaluate information Apply critical thinking in evaluating information	Authority is constructed and contextual
Generative AI	45 Minutes	What is Generative AI What are limitations of Generative AI for academic research How to evaluate AI generated contents How to cite AI generated contents How to use AI ethically and responsibly	Information has value Authority is constructed and contextual Information creation as a process
Pseudoscience	45 Minutes	Definition of pseudoscience Examples of pseudoscience How to identify pseudoscience Fact checking tools Identifying our own biases	Authority is constructed and contextual
Finding data and data visualization	45 Minutes	How to find data using library databases such as Statista and reliable websites Data visualization basics Guidelines for data visualization Tools for data visualization	Searching as strategic exploration