Information Literacy Overview
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Information Literacy Overview

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Which of the following best describes computer literacy?

  • Ability to communicate effectively in various situations
  • Understanding how hardware and software function along with related terms (correct)
  • Organizing information into coherent and easy-to-read documents
  • Using technology to create visual media presentations

    • What distinguishes primary sources from secondary and tertiary sources?

  • Primary sources are typically easier to locate than secondary sources
  • Primary sources reinterpret data from existing materials
  • Primary sources are more commonly used in research than tertiary sources
  • Primary sources provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence of an event (correct)

    • What does technology literacy primarily involve?

  • Utilizing media resources to enhance communication within the community
  • Only knowing how to operate software applications
  • Finding, accessing, organizing, using, and communicating information through various technologies (correct)
  • Creating digital content without understanding the tools used

    • Which of the following best describes library literacy?

    <p>Navigating library resources and correctly referencing them using APA or MLA styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating media literacy, what is considered a key aspect?

    <p>Being able to discern the advantages and disadvantages of various media formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of information literacy?

    <p>To recognize when information is needed and to use it effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with good information?

    <p>Unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'information overload'?

    <p>The excessive amount of irrelevant data available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first task in the information-related process described?

    <p>Define and articulate the need for information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how information can be used effectively?

    <p>Applying information to solve real-world problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a skill necessary for information literacy?

    <p>Communicating access to restricted databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be considered a poor characteristic of information?

    <p>Irrelevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What commonly leads to 'information anxiety'?

    <p>Having too much information to process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of tertiary sources?

    <p>To list, summarize, or repackage information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source?

    <p>Scholarly articles that review research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Dewey Decimal Classification System is mainly used for what purpose?

    <p>To provide a structure for labeling library materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

    <p>A biography analyzing a famous person's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes a characteristic of primary sources?

    <p>They are original documents or objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dewey Decimal Classification was developed to address what issue in libraries?

    <p>Difficulty finding items in alphabetical order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following classification schemes is associated with organizing library materials?

    <p>Library of Congress Classification Scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should items classified by the Dewey Decimal System be organized on shelves?

    <p>By subject matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Information

    • Information can be defined as:
      • Knowledge about a specific fact or circumstance
      • Knowledge obtained through research, instruction, or communication
      • Structured and organized data

    Information Literacy

    • The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use it
    • A skill that involves using appropriate information behaviors to find information relevant to your needs, and using it ethically.

    Characteristics of Information

    • Good Information:
      • Relevant
      • Timely
      • Accurate and complete
      • Concise
      • Reduces uncertainty
    • Poor Information:
      • Irrelevant
      • Overwhelming
      • Unclear
      • Incomplete

    Uses of Information

    • Gaining knowledge
    • Solving problems
    • Answering questions
    • Innovation
    • Record keeping

    Information Anxiety/Overload

    • The feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount of information available
    • Information literate individuals effectively communicate by completing these important tasks:
      • Define: Clearly state the information need
      • Find: Locate, access, and retrieve information from diverse sources
      • Evaluate: Assess the credibility, currency, and reliability of the information
      • Organize: Compile information for use
      • Communicate: Legally and ethically transfer information to different audiences

    Information Literacy Skills

    • Critical Thinking: Using multiple perspectives, drawing conclusions from facts
    • Creative Thinking: Actively exploring possibilities
    • Problem Solving: Finding solutions to issues
    • Higher Order Thinking: Applying Bloom's Taxonomy levels (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation)
    • Effective Communication: Communicating clearly with different audiences
    • Organization: Grouping information, taking notes on crucial points, keeping track of steps and resources
    • Computer Literacy: Understanding computer basics, knowing information terms like hardware, software, internet, storage (RAM, ROM)
    • Library Literacy: Understanding library resources, how to locate them, and knowing referencing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian)
    • Media Literacy: Understanding various media types (print, audio, visual, graphic, web-based), their advantages, disadvantages, challenges and purpose
    • Technology Literacy: Utilizing technology to find, access, organize, use, and communicate information

    Information Research Process Steps

    • Identify: Recognize the need for information
    • Search: Locate and gather relevant information
    • Use: Apply the information to solve the problem or answer the question
    • Present: Organize and communicate findings effectively
    • Evaluate: Assess the effectiveness of the process and the results
    • Models:
      • Big Six Model
      • Kuhlthau Model

    Information Sources

    • Primary Sources: Closest to the actual event, original thinking and observation
    • Secondary Sources: Extracted from primary sources, authors examine and interpret information
    • Tertiary Sources: Index, abstract or compile information from other sources, often not credited to a particular author

    Examples of Information Sources

    • Primary:
      • Dissertations
      • Scholarly journal articles
      • Government reports
      • Symposia and conference proceedings
      • Original artwork
      • Poems
      • Photographs
      • Speeches
      • Letters
      • Memos
      • Personal narratives
      • Diaries
      • Interviews
      • Correspondence
    • Secondary:
      • Textbooks
      • Edited works
      • Books and articles that interpret or review research works
      • Histories
      • Biographies
      • Literary criticism
      • Interpretation
      • Reviews of law and legislation
      • Political analyses and commentaries
    • Tertiary:
      • Dictionaries
      • Encyclopedias
      • Almanacs
      • Fact books
      • Wikipedia
      • Bibliographies
      • Directories
      • Guidebooks
      • Manuals
      • Handbooks
      • Textbooks (may be secondary)
      • Indexing and abstracting sources

    Organization of Information

    • Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (DDC):
      • Created by Melvil Dewey in 1876
      • Provides a structure for labeling items based on topic
      • Helps organize library collections and makes it easier for users to find materials
    • Library of Congress Classification Scheme:
      • Another system for organizing library collections
      • Uses letters and numbers to classify topics
      • Widely used in research libraries.

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    This quiz explores the definition, characteristics, and uses of information, along with the concept of information literacy. It highlights the importance of recognizing and effectively utilizing information to enhance knowledge and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the quiz addresses issues such as information overload.

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