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Quotations. How you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose . Bill Gates. Information Literacy Definition.

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  1. Quotations How you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose. Bill Gates

  2. Information Literacy Definition Information literacy is the ability to recognize the extent and nature of an information need, then to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information. http://www.plattsburgh.edu/library/instruction/informationliteracydefinition.php

  3. ALA Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning The learner who is information literate ... • accesses information efficiently and effectively • evaluates information critically and competenly • uses information accurately and creatively http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslarchive/pubsarchive//informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf

  4. CAST - Model of the Internet Inquiry Process http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/tk_introduction.cfm?tk_id=81

  5. Accesses information • Recognizes the need for information • Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making • Formulates questions based on information needs • Identifies a variety of potential sources of Information • Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslarchive/pubsarchive/ informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf

  6. Formulate the question

  7. Determine information need Do you need to define your topic? Do you need to do research in a specific discipline? Do you need timely information? Do you need facts? Do you need opinions and perspectives? Do you need a certain type of media? Do you have special search requirements? http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html

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  9. Evaluates Information • Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness • Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion • Identifies inaccurate and misleading information • Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslarchive/pubsarchive/ informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf

  10. Evaluate: The 5 W’s • Who wrote the pages and are they an expert? (credentials, affiliation & authority of writer) • What does the author say is the purpose of the site? • When was the site created and last updated? • Where does the information come from? • Why is the information useful for my purpose? http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/eval.html

  11. Who wrote the pages and are they an expert? • Who is providing the information? • What information do they offer about themselves? • How can you determine if others think the information is credible? • How can you find out more about them?

  12. What does the author say isthe purpose of the site? • Does the information go into sufficient depth? • Is the rationale for inclusion/exclusion given? • Are there any obvious gaps in the information?

  13. When was the site created and last updated? • Is the date of creation included? • Is the date of last update included? • Does date make a difference for your information need?

  14. Where does the informationcome from? • Is a bibliography of sources used provided? • Is a bibliography of related sources included? • Are full citations given?

  15. Why is the informationuseful for my purpose? • Does the new information change what you know about the topic? • Is the information pertinent to your stated needs? • Can the information be verified?

  16. Uses information • Organizes information for practical application • Integrates new information into one’s own knowledge • Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving • Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslarchive/pubsarchive/ informationpower/InformationLiteracyStandards_final.pdf

  17. Organizing Information • Use an online bookmarking site (Diigo, Delicious) • Create a wiki to store your research • Use a bookmark-sync browser plug-in like Xmarks • Use a specific research-gathering tool (Zotero)

  18. Communicates Correctly cite all of your references. See RHS Library Style Guide and Formatting Assistance Link from RHS home page

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