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Chaper 3: Information Literacy

This document provides an overview of information literacy. It defines information as coming from the Latin word "informare" meaning to give form or shape. Information literacy is defined as the set of abilities needed to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information. There are six key indicators of being information literate, including determining how much information is needed, accessing information effectively and efficiently, evaluating information sources critically, incorporating information into one's knowledge, using information for a specific purpose, and understanding legal and ethical issues surrounding information use. The document also discusses assessing the quality and authority of information sources on the web.

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Chaper 3: Information Literacy

This document provides an overview of information literacy. It defines information as coming from the Latin word "informare" meaning to give form or shape. Information literacy is defined as the set of abilities needed to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information. There are six key indicators of being information literate, including determining how much information is needed, accessing information effectively and efficiently, evaluating information sources critically, incorporating information into one's knowledge, using information for a specific purpose, and understanding legal and ethical issues surrounding information use. The document also discusses assessing the quality and authority of information sources on the web.

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CHAPER 3:

INFORMATION LITERACY
LESSON 1
NATURE OF INFORMATION
INFORMATION

• from the Latin word ‘informare’ which means "to give form,
shape or character to”.
• Responsible for integrating substance to everything around
us.
• Adhering sense to anything we sense.
THE
IMPORTANCE
OF
INFORMATION

• Information provides richness to reality as stated by Borgmann (1999)

• Information is a great help in promoting a universal language for


people to share and understand.

• Twofold purpose: to name someone/something and to represent


reality.
DECODING SIGNS

• Semiotic Theory by Roland Barthes: centers on signs and


how people decode and interpret them.
INDICATORS
OF
INFORMATION LITERACY

• Information Literacy as defined by Association for College


and Research Libraries: Set of abilities requiring individuals
to recognize when information is needed and have the
ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed
information.
SIX INDICATORS OF BEING INFORMATION
LITERATE (OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY,
2013):
1. Determine the extent of information needed.

2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently.

3. Evaluate information and its sources critically.

4. Incorporate selected information into one's knowledge base.

5. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

6. Understand the economic, legal and social issuessurrounding the use of information, and access and
use information ethically and legally.
LESSON 2
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
/ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE

• Uses and Gratifications by Elihu Katz: states that people who


consume media have the right to choose whatever is
convenient to them.
ASSESSING INFORMATION

When is an information "good" or "bad"?

• .org: advocacy website, not-for-profit organization


• .com: business or commercial site
• .net: site from a network organiztion or an internet service provider
• .edu: site affiliated with a higher education institution
• .gov: federal government site
BASES IN ASSESSING THE INFORMATION
COMING FROM THE WEB:
1. Finding the Page

2. Authority of the Page

3. Accuracy and Objectivity of the Information

4. Updates of the Page

5. Functionality
All other sources have their own set of guidelines in order to safeguard information consumption.

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