Information Literacy
According to the Association of College and Research Libraries’ 2006 Information Literacy Standards, information literacy is defined as the ability of students to determine the extent of information needed, differentiate between different types of information and appropriateness for their use, use the information effectively, critically evaluate the information, and use the information in an ethical and legal way. This course introduces students to the techniques and strategies necessary to research successfully in a cyber environment. Topics include the need for information literacy, how to formulate a search statement, how to navigate online search engines, and how to organize and use information honestly and responsibly.
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