Authority is Constructed and Contextual recognizes that all information reflects its creators' expertise, credibility and point of view and the authority of any information source is constructed, rather than absolute. Authority should be viewed with a critical eye and other perspectives and knowledge sought out. Decisions about using information should be based on considered evaluation of the source and the context it is needed for.
Students should be able to:
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