What is information literacy?
The ability to recognize, locate, evaluate, use, and communicate information.
What does an information-literate person do with information ethically?
Uses information ethically.
What are the elements of information literacy?
Information needs, sources, access, evaluation, organization, and communication of information.
What steps are involved in gathering and using information?
Identifying needs, deciding sources, accessing, checking quality, organizing, and communicating information.
Information Literacy Definition
Ability to recognize, locate, evaluate, and communicate information
Key steps in RFEUC
Recognize, Find, Evaluate, Use, Communicate
Primary Sources Examples
Diaries, original research, artifacts, interviews
Secondary Sources Role
Analyze or interpret primary sources
Tertiary Sources Examples
Encyclopedias, textbooks, dictionaries
Evaluating Information Importance
Ensures accuracy, credibility, and relevance
Information Literacy Process stages
Needs, sources, access, evaluate, organize, communicate
Answer 9 questions on Information Literacy Fundamentals.
1. What does information literacy enable a person to do?
2. Which behavior best demonstrates that a person is information-literate?
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