Using Reddit, teach students how to approach research, critically engage with online communities, and navigate participatory information ecosystems.

In an era defined by digital participation and algorithmic influence, Reddit has become one of the most powerful yet most underutilized tools in education. This book invites librarians, researchers, and other educators to rethink traditional models of information literacy and research instruction by embracing Reddit's dynamic, user-generated content as a site of inquiry and critical analysis.

Reddit is more than a distraction; it's a complex, participatory platform where discourse, identity, bias, and credibility collide in real time. This book explores how educators can harness Reddit to foster student agency, sharpen critical thinking skills, and bridge the gap between academic research and everyday information practices. From subreddit discourse analysis to participatory research assignments, Teaching Research in the Age of Reddit offers hands-on strategies and assignment models that support inquiry-driven learning rooted in curiosity, skepticism, and ethical engagement.

Blending critical pedagogy with practical tools, this book helps educators leverage Reddit as a space to teach research with nuance, empathy, and rigor. It demystifies the platform while encouraging students to navigate it with intention, discernment, and purpose.