Silent Discussion Instructions
1. Start
Click START to generate a random question related to information literacy.
2. Reflect
Take a moment to think about the question and how it relates to your understanding of information literacy.
3. Write
Silently write your response to the question on the whiteboard. Add your thoughts and build on others' comments.
4. Review
Once everyone has added their responses, review the comments as a group. Discuss key takeaways and insights to deepen understanding.
5. Repeat
Generate a new question and continue the silent discussion for more learning and engagement!
Silent Discussion Questions
(Choose a number between 1-49 to select a random question in the event the JavaScript of the game above isn't working)
- "What is the research process, and why does it matter?",
- "How do you refine a research question to make it more effective?",
- "Why do some research questions lead to better results than others?",
- "What are the biggest challenges in the early stages of research?",
- "How do you recognize when your research question needs to change?",
- "What is the difference between exploring a topic and researching it?",
- "How do you choose the most effective keywords for searching?",
- "What are Boolean operators, and how do they improve search results?",
- "How do you adjust search strategies when you're not finding what you need?",
- "What are the different types of search engines, and how do they impact results?",
- "How does the order of search results influence what we consider reliable?",
- "What is the deep web, and how does it differ from the surface web?",
- "How do library databases differ from general web searches?",
- "What does it mean for a source to be credible?",
- "How do you evaluate an author’s expertise on a topic?",
- "How does the intended audience of a source affect its reliability?",
- "Why do some sources carry more weight in academic research than others?",
- "What is institutional bias, and how does it affect the information we trust?",
- "How can corporate sponsorship influence research findings?",
- "What does peer-reviewed mean, and why is it important?",
- "How does the format of a source (blog, news, academic article) affect its reliability?",
- "How do different types of sources (primary, secondary, tertiary) contribute to research?",
- "Why does the date of publication matter when evaluating a source?",
- "How do editorial choices shape the way information is presented?",
- "What are self-published sources, and when (if ever) should they be used?",
- "What is plagiarism, and how can it be avoided?",
- "How do you properly cite sources to give credit while strengthening your argument?",
- "Why is it important to track and document your research process?",
- "What is the ethical use of information, and how does it apply to academic work?",
- "How do copyright laws affect the way information is shared and used?",
- "What are the consequences of misrepresenting sources in research?",
- "How do scholars build on each other’s work in academic conversations?",
- "What is misinformation, and how does it spread?",
- "How do you fact-check information effectively?",
- "What is algorithm bias, and how does it shape what we see online?",
- "How can systemic bias impact which voices are heard in research?",
- "What is inclusive metadata, and why is it important in organizing information?",
- "What are the steps in evaluating a source for research use?",
- "What’s the difference between scholarly and popular sources?",
- "How do you detect bias in information?",
- "How does geographic context influence the way information is presented?",
- "How do you assess the reputation of a source?",
- "What is the difference between objectivity and neutrality in a source?",
- "How do emotions affect decision-making in research?",
- "What is research anxiety, and how can it be managed?",
- "What strategies help in dealing with frustration during research?",
- "How does curiosity drive effective research?",
- "What are open-ended questions, and why do they matter in research?",
- "How does self-awareness impact the research process?"