This document discusses information literacy and the research process. It defines information literacy as matching information needs with appropriate information sources and using information ethically. The key components of information literacy are defining a question, finding information from various sources, evaluating the information, organizing it, and communicating it legally. Effective research involves following steps such as defining a question, finding information, evaluating sources, organizing information, and communicating results. Information literacy skills include critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and using technology appropriately.

1. WEEK 2
LIBR 250

2. TODAY WE WILL DISCUSS
• Information literacy
• What it is
• Why it is important
• Components
• The research process
• Steps to effective research

3. Simple definition: Matching
information needs with
information itself
Selecting appropriate
information from suitable
sources and using it in a
credible way that is ethical
Important in the real world! A
very transferable skill…
INFORMATION LITERACY

4. 1. Define the need,
problem or question
2. Find information from
a variety of sources
3. Evaluate the
information
4. Organize it
5. Communicate legally
and ethically
COMPONENTS OF IL

5. Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Higher-order Thinking
Communication
Technology/Computer
Media
GENERIC SKILLS IMPLIED BY IL

6. Several skills make up the
‘mega-skill’ of critical
thinking:
• The ability to make
inferences
• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Interpretation
• Explanation
• Synthesis
CRITICAL THINKING

7. Exploring possibilities
Seeing things from a
different angle
Imagination
CREATIVE THINKING

8. More a process than a skill
The ability to define a
problem, identify causes,
develop alternatives,
evaluate options, implement
and consider the results.
PROBLEM SOLVING

9. Bloom’s taxonomy
conceptualizes thinking and
cognition as a pyramid with
knowledge the lowest level
and evaluation the highest
The higher the level the
deeper and more complex
the thinking.
HIGHER-ORDER THINKING

10. Your ideas are valuable
when they are shared and
disseminated.
Must be able to:
• Write well
• Organize information
logically and coherently
• Speak well
• Interact (question and
answer)
• Use appropriate
technology
COMMUNICATION

11. Organization
Time management
Computer literacy
Technology literacy
Media literacy
Library literacy
THE REST

12. 1. Define the question/need
2. Find information
3. Evaluate information
4. Organize the information
5. Communicate the
informariob
STEPS IN EFFECTIVE
RESEARCH