Teaching Students to Evaluate Information with the Relevance Credibility Model
Presenter: Greg Barnhisel (English) and Ava Cipri (English)
Thursday, November 19, 1:45 - 3:00
Berger Gallery, 207 College Hall
The Relevance/Credibility Model is a tool for assessing the appropriateness of an information source for a particular assignment. The model provides students with specific criteria and questions to ask when looking for information. It also offers a simple equation, Relevant + Credibility = Good Source, which helps students identify unsuitable information (e.g., too scholarly or untrustworthy). All Duquesne courses that satisfy the Core information literacy requirement use this model. In this session, faculty and teaching assistants will become acquainted with the model, practice using it in hands-on exercises, and learn from instructors who have used it and be able to ask them questions.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence
