To send a direct message and typically a quicker response, long on to
Microsoft Teams and send me a message.
Columbus State University provides all students free access to Microsoft 365. This subscription is cloud-based and will allow you to download it to one device as well.
You can access this subscription through CougarView, in the 'Campus Information' and then click on the following links:
'University Information and Technology Services' - 'For Students' - 'Free Microsoft Office.' Tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office and Google Docs are located in the 'Tutorial' section of this guide for frequently asked questions.
Students in this course will be challenged with looking at information from different perspectives and how media and information industries affect the content options that we as information consumers have and how we are presented with those calculated choices. Through attaining mastery of information literacy skills such as lateral fact-checking and research methods, students will also be able to locate and discern the information sources that are the most authoritative, accurate, and relevant to their research endeavors and information consumption.
There is no textbook you are required to purchase. Readings will be from open-access resources books, journal articles, and other information formats assigned. There will be several textbooks listed however, don't panic, we will not be reading them in their entireties as required classwork. I do encourage you to read them all, they're not very long and very insightful.
Textbook:
Arguing Using Critical Thinking by Jim Marteney, Contributor
The book can be downloaded as a PDF, ebook (for an e-reader), or read on a web browser.
Citation: Marteney, Jim. (2020). Arguing Using Critical Thinking. https://socialsci.libretexts.org/@go/page/67141
Additional Readings
Each module will have its own short articles or other content that correspond with the topic.
Class materials, quizzes, grades, and links to learning materials can be found on CougarView. Most assignments will be submitted through CougarView and quizzes will be completed on the platform as well. If you need to miss class, you can find all of the materials in the module for the week.