Melissa Chomintra
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Melissa Chomintra
@melchomintra.bsky.social
Assistant Professor. School of Information Studies.
Thank you so much. This made my day!
June 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
If you don’t tell everyone about it are you even an insufferable ✍️ writer? Did you even write?
September 8, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Believe me he is his ancestors wildest dreams.
September 5, 2023 at 3:17 PM
August 1, 2023 at 3:21 PM
"The Magic Word is Please": This catchphrase can be used to emphasize the importance of keywords. Teach learners to select relevant and specific keywords that accurately represent their research topics. Encourage them to brainstorm synonyms, related terms, & alternative phrasing.
August 1, 2023 at 3:18 PM
"Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer": In information literacy, this catchphrase can be used to discuss the value of citation and referencing. Teach learners about the importance of giving credit to the original creators of information and ideas they use in their own work.
August 1, 2023 at 3:18 PM
"Scream Real Loud!": This catchphrase can symbolize the importance of being aware of sensationalism & misinformation in media and information sources. Teach learners to be cautious of exaggerated or misleading claims and to seek evidence-based and well-substantiated information.
August 1, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Show them the importance of synthesizing information to gain a comprehensive understanding of a topic and to detect potential inconsistencies or misinformation.
August 1, 2023 at 3:17 PM
"Connect the Dots": Pee-wee often used this phrase to encourage solving puzzles & mysteries. Apply this to information literacy by teaching learners to connect information from various sources & how they relate to each other.
August 1, 2023 at 3:17 PM
biases, & experiences that influence their work. Encourage them to be aware of their own positionality & that of the information they encounter. Remind them to critically assess the potential biases in research & consider how these perspectives can shape the narrative presented.
August 1, 2023 at 3:16 PM