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Credible and non-credible sources of information: students' perception of their skills

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  • Olinda Gil
  • César Freitas
  • João Pascoinho
  • Estrela Paulo
  • Rosa Martins
  • Sofia Gonçalves
  • Joana Cavalcanti
  • Teresa Macedo

Abstract

The study aimed to: 1) get to know the students' perception of their abilities to identify and distinguish credible information from non-credible information; 2) understand if there are differences between 3rd cycle and secondary school students regarding their ability to identify and distinguish credible information from non-credible information; 3) understand if there are differences between students of regular education and professional education regarding their ability to identify and distinguish credible information from non-credible information; 4) identify the students' perception of the role of the school library in the development of skills to distinguish between credible and non-credible sources of information. The results allow us to conclude that students reveal essential knowledge to distinguish and select, in part, in-formation for their research work, although they still need training to develop these skills.

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  • Olinda Gil & César Freitas & João Pascoinho & Estrela Paulo & Rosa Martins & Sofia Gonçalves & Joana Cavalcanti & Teresa Macedo, 2025. "Credible and non-credible sources of information: students' perception of their skills," International Journal of Education Economics and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 16(1/2), pages 52-61.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeded:v:16:y:2025:i:1/2:p:52-61
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