Locating and Selecting Diverse Sources
Students learn to gather information from a wide range of sources, including academic texts, primary documents, and Indigenous oral traditions. They practice identifying credible and culturally appropriate materials.
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Students learn to gather information from a wide range of sources, including academic texts, primary documents, and Indigenous oral traditions. They practice identifying credible and culturally appropriate materials.
Key Questions
- How do we balance Western academic sources with Indigenous knowledge systems in our research?
- What strategies help us locate authentic voices and perspectives?
- How do oral histories function as valid and vital primary sources?
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