Information literacy and the marshmallow test in the replication crisis

Abstract

Through this set of materials students will engage with a variety of sources discussing the marshmallow test and the replication crisis in the social sciences, including primary research, public scholarship, and secondary sources including videos and an optional podcast. After working with the materials, students will practice critical thinking as they...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Assignment, Audio, Essay

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

Please see attached materials.

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will become familiar with sociological sources of information and scholarly analysis.
2. Students will be able to develop their ability to distinguish between primary research, public scholarship, and secondary sources of sociological information, and assess the credibility of sources of information.
3. Students will be able to analyze and summarize information from multiple sources examining related research questions and sociological phenomena.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. This goal may be assessed through students writing in the Information Literacy Assignment as well as through in-class discussion after students complete the assignment.
2. This goal may be assessed through students writing in the Information Literacy Assignment as well as through in-class discussion after students complete the assignment.
3. This goal may be assessed through students writing in the Information Literacy Assignment as well as through in-class discussion after students complete the assignment.