Information Literacy Toolkit: Background Information and Class Expert

Ask each student to find and read background information on a topic. Students use the information they discover and evaluate to inform an in-class discussion of the topic. Students serve as the class “expert” on their topic during the class discussion. Discussion can encompass evaluation of sources and the subject matter. 

• Web Source Analysis is a good assignment to partner with this one.
• Customize this assignment to your needs, especially sections in red.