BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam//NONSGML v1.0//EN NAME:Information Literacy 1: what is academic literature? METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260112T133000 DTEND:20260112T143000 DTSTAMP:20260112T133000 UID:information-literacy-1-what-is@8F96275E-9F55-4B3F-A143-836282E12573 CREATED:20260924T235541 LOCATION:VU Main building, 1105, HG-1A-01B, De Boelelaan, 1081 HV, Amsterdam SUMMARY:Information Literacy 1: what is academic literature? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

You will learn what to look for when searching for (academic) information online, how to assess the value of a source, and in what ways 'biases' can influence method and interpretations.

This beginner's course is a m ust for anyone without any knowledge of academic literature. Descript ion: this is an entry-level workshop. A logical follow-up is Module 2 , where you will learn to set up a search strategy.

You will le arn to:

make reasoned choices when searching for informa tion;
recognize the values of (academic) information;
formulate an informed opinion about the accessibility of informa tion to the public;
think about how your own biases can inf luence method and interpretation

Already familiar with th e basics of literature review? Then consider Module 2 (set ting up search strategy) or Module 3 (reflecting and impro ving your strategy) for more in-depth information and advice.

< strong>What students say about this workshop:
"The basic and advanced skills, tips & tricks that I learned really help me to become more confident and make me more structured and efficient in finding relevant literature for my literature thesis as well as smal ler projects, assignments and beyond." (Rianna Jonker)

Related LibGuide: Research Skills - Basic by Rick Vermunt

DESCRIPTION: You will learn what to look for when searching for (acade mic) information online, how to assess the value of a source, and in what ways 'biases' can influence method and interpretations. This beg inner's course is a must for anyone without any knowledge of academic literature. Description: this is an entry-level workshop. A logical follow-up is Module 2, where you will learn to set up a search strate gy.You will learn to:

make reasoned choices when searching f or information;
recognize the values of (academic) informat ion;
formulate an informed opinion about the accessibility of information to the public;
think about how your own bias es can influence method and interpretation

Already familiar with the basics of literature review? Then consider Module 2&nb sp;(setting up search strategy) or Module 3 (reflecting an d improving your strategy) for more in-depth information and advice.< strong>What students say about this workshop:
"The basic and advanced skills, tips & tricks that I learned really help me to become more confident and make me more structured and efficient in finding relevant literature for my literature thesis as well as smal ler projects, assignments and beyond." (Rianna Jonker)Related LibGuide: Research Skills - Basic by Rick Vermunt END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR