Analyzing & Utilizing Information

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Analyzing & Utilizing Information. 21 st Century Skill #1. Analyzing & Utilizing Information. Navigating digital sources Identifying common logical errors Generating conclusions Presenting and supporting claims. Navigating digital sources. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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21st Century Skill #1

Analyzing & Utilizing Information

1.Navigating digital sources2.Identifying common logical

errors3.Generating conclusions4.Presenting and supporting

claims

Analyzing & Utilizing Information

Contrary to what we old folks think, young whipper-snappers (that’s you) are not experts at finding information.

Navigating digital sources

QUOTATION MARKS “ “

OR

AND (or + sign)

NOT (- sign used for Google)

Operators…who ya gonna call?

SLIM JIMS OF THE YEAR: According to the Washington Post, several flabby members of Bon Jovi, namely bassist Alec Such and drummer Tico Torres, underwent painful liposuction treatment after image-conscious bandleader Jon Bon Jovi reportedly told his group-mates to either shape up or ship out.

I’m so disappointed in you, Jon.

M…Metaweb informationWeb addresses and URLsLinksSearch Engines

A…AuthorsP…Purpose

Get a MAP!

Faulty logic

Attack

Weak Reference

Misinformation

Common Logical Errors

PROBABILISTIC & DEDUCTIVE

Generating Conclusions

Presenting and Supporting Claims

www.philb.com/fakesites.htm (fake scientific and commercial sites)www.philb.com/fakesites2.htm (fake social, historical, religious, political, travel & tourism, literary, academic & educational, and news sites)www.thedogisland.com

Lists of fake/spoof websites

Claim (Thesis statement)Grounds 1 (Topic sentence 1)

Backing 1a (Support 1a)Backing 1b (Support 1b)Backing 1c (Support 1c)

Grounds 2 (Topic sentence 2)Backing 2a (Support 2a)Backing 2b (Support 2b)Backing 2c (Support 2c)

Claim> Grounds> BackingLook familiar?

You’ve got the right [write] stuff baby!

Reflection: Analyzing and Utilizing Information