Information and Data Literacy In The 21st Century
Course Text for Information In The 21st Century
Introduction To Information Literacy Concepts
Identifying The Need For Information
Data vs. Information
Data vs. Information Example
Understanding the Context For The Information Need
Defining The Need
From Information Need to Research Question
Exercise: Defining Your Research Question/Thesis Statement
Determining what information is available
Information Formats and Their Characteristics
Information Sources
Resources For More Information
Knowledge Check
Planning the Research Project
Selecting Search Tools
Determining Search Concepts and Keywords
Other Helpful Search Techniques
Knowledge Check - Reviewing Search Strategies
Search Term Template
Gathering the information you need
Essential elements of the Gather step
Information Formats and the Internet
Evaluating Information Sources
The Practical Reasons For Evaluating Your Sources
Distinguishing Between Information Resources
Choosing Materials
Identifying Key Points and Arguments
Now That You've Evaluated Your Sources
From Theory to Practice (CRAAP Test)
Knowledge Check - Evaluating Information