Information Literacy Flashcards
Learn the common terms associated with Information Literacy
Information Literacy
The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically.
Primary Source
Original, firsthand accounts or evidence, such as diaries, interviews, research studies, or historical documents.
Secondary Source
Interpretations or analyses of primary sources, like textbooks, reviews, or articles summarizing research.
Citation
A reference to the source of information or ideas, often formatted according to a specific style guide.
Plagiarism
Using someone else’s words, ideas, or work without proper acknowledgment.
Database
A structured collection of information or data, often used for academic research.
Peer-reviewed Article
A scholarly paper evaluated by experts in the same field before publication.
Keyword
A significant word or phrase used to search for information in a database or search engine.
Boolean Operators
Words like AND, OR, and NOT used in search engines to refine search results.
Metadata
Data that provides information about other data, such as the author, date, and subject of a document.
Search Engine
A software tool, like Google or Bing, that retrieves information from the internet based on user queries.
Information Ethics
The principles governing the responsible use of information, including privacy, copyright, and intellectual property.
Digital Literacy
The ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technology.
Fake News
False or misleading information presented as news, often intended to deceive.
Media Literacy
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create messages in various forms of media.
