In order for you to be considered "Information Literate" you need to acquire skills that will help you recognize when information is needed and be able to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. The following topics will help you become an efficient and effective user of information.
TOPIC 1: Internet Searching and Web Evaluation
Learning Targets:
To conduct a search on the Web and develop a list of relevant and credible web resources on a given topic.
To research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.
To apply evaluation criteria to specific web sites.
Activities
View the PowerPoint called Evaluating Websites.
Use the 21st Century Information Fluency website's MicroModules. These are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Please view the following modules which will take you through the Internet search process. Search Process, Search Box Strategy, Search Engines, Subject Index, and Using Keywords Effectively.
Welcome to Information Literacy 101!
In order for you to be considered "Information Literate" you need to acquire skills that will help you recognize when information is needed and be able to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. The following topics will help you become an efficient and effective user of information.
TOPIC 1: Internet Searching and Web Evaluation
Activities
Assignments
Resources
Assessment
TOPIC 2: Copyright and Citing Sources
Assignments
Resources
Assessment
TOPIC 3: How to use OPAC and County Cat
Assignments
Resources
Assessment
TOPIC 4: Searching BadgerLink and Subscription Databases
Assignments
Resources
Assessment
Need Help?
Contact Mrs. Weber.