Information literacy refers to the ability to locate, evaluate, and communicate

Information
literacy refers to the ability to locate, evaluate, and communicate
information. It includes all types of information- scholarly research,
popular media, etc. Since information types can differ in authenticity,
validity, and reliability, it is essential to know how to use it
effectively.
The
purpose of this assignment is to review and compare a scholarly
research article with a popular media source in a three-paragraph
analysis. You will identify a topic in psychology to be used for this
assignment (choose a topic that has widely available information) and
follow the instructions provided below. Assignments are to be uploaded
to Blackboard as a PDF or WORD document. An example is attached.
Locate
source #1 on your topic- a scholarly research article from a
peer-reviewed journal (for assistance in locating a scholarly article,
refer to the lesson provided in this module on the Psychology Library
Research Libguide.) Provide the citation and write a one paragraph
summary on source #1.
Locate
source #2 on your topic- a popular media article from the internet,
newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc. Provide the citation and write a one
paragraph summary of source #2.
Write
a one paragraph reflection that compares and contrasts similarities
and/or differences in the information provided in the sources.
Additionally, compare and contrast the intended audiences, methods and
reliability of the sources. Share your opinion on the value of each
source.