"This post is promoted by Noet, makers of Encyclopedia Britannica Noet Edition and the free research app for the classics, who asked us to talk about the credibility of information research in a digital world. We thought, then, that it might make sense to focus on digital tools and resources that highlight the idea of credibility."
Terry Heick makes it clear that this is a sponsored post and recommends 13 lessons and 13 tools that we may want to share with learners (and teachers) to help them gain a better understanding as to why research and credibility are important digital concepts. Below are several of the "lessons" that we need to understand.
* Not all sources are created equal.
* You can combine digital search with academic content.
* Question everything - even if you like the source.
* Want credibility? Cite your sources.
In addition to the 13 lessons there are also thirteen tools that are suggested, such as:
* EasyBib
* Summon (an alternative to Google Scholar)
* Zotero - a website that is free and allows you to "collect, organize, cite and share your research choices."
There is much more information in this post so take the time to click through...and think how nice it would be if our learners understood and embraced the 13 lessons.