MIL: Information Literacy

Question 1

Data that has been collected, processed, and interpreted in order to be presented in a useable form.

Answer 1

Information

Question 2

A broad term that can cover processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.

Answer 2

Information

Question 3

In the media world, it is often used to describe knowledge of specific events or situations that has been gathered or received by communication, intelligence, or news reports.

Answer 3

Information

Question 4

To determine the quality and accuracy of the information:
* We should know the (a) ______ of the information
> Should come from a reputable source: government agencies, news agencies, institutions, experts
* Acquire (b) ________________

Answer 4

a. source
b. information literacy

Question 5

A set of individual competencies needed to identify, evaluate and use information in the most ethical, efficient and effective way across all domains, occupations and professions.

Answer 5

Information Literacy

Question 6

Ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in its various formats.

• Provides the keys to academic achievement and lifelong learning

Answer 6

Information Literacy

Question 7

5 components of information literacy:

Answer 7

Identify, Find, Evaluation, Apply, Acknowledge (IFEAA)

Question 8

Information Lit Components. _________ the nature.

Answer 8

Identify

Question 9

Information Lit Components.
Examples:
1. Writing a thesis statement.
2. Creating a timeline and plan to complete a research paper.
3. Reading background information on a topic before researching.

Answer 9

Identify

Question 10

Information Lit Components.
Real-World Examples:
1. Devising a search strategy to find information on buying a new home.
2. Identifying the difference between a published court decision and an article about the court case.
3. Deciding to search for the most current information available on a medical procedure.

Answer 10

Identify

Question 11

Information Lit Components. _________ effectively and efficiently.

Answer 11

Find

Question 12

Information Lit Components.
Example:
1. Finding an article from the library database.
2. Using Boolean terms when searching online. (And, or, not)
3. Locating a book on the library shelves by its call number.
4. Refining a search strategy to narrow down results in databases and search engines.

Answer 12

Find

Question 13

Information Lit Components.
Real-World Examples:
1. Locating website
2. Searching published archives.
3. Requesting genealogical records.

Answer 13

Find

Question 14

Information Lit Components. ____________ information and its sources critically.

Answer 14

Evaluation

Question 15

Information Lit Components.
Examples:
1. Summarizing the main ideas of an article or a book
2. Reviewing multiple point of view to construct and opinion.
3. Exploring different sources of information to understand a topic.
4. Analyzing the structure and logic of arguments made in lecture and speeches.

Answer 15

Evaluation

Question 16

Information Lit Components.
Real-World Example:
1. Researching the claims made in a political ad on a television.
2. Scrutinizing a Wikipedia article for accuracy.
3. Checking a website for currency of updates.

Answer 16

Evaluation

Question 17

Information Lit Components. _________ effectively to accomplish a specific task.

Answer 17

Apply

Question 18

Information Lit Components.
Examples:
1. Paraphrasing an expert essay to support a position in a persuasive speech.
2. Integrating a direct quotation
3. Using images from a database to prepare a group presentation.

Answer 18

Apply

Question 19

Information Lit Components.
Real-World Examples:
1. Developing a market survey based on gaps identified by reviewing studies.
2. Referencing experts to support claims.

Answer 19

Apply

Question 20

Information Lit Components. Source of information and the ethical, legal, and socioeconomic…

Answer 20

Acknowledge

Question 21

Information Lit Components.
Examples:
1. Citing an information.
2. Creating a work’s cited page or bibliography.
3. Understanding what constitutes plagiarism.

Answer 21

Acknowledge

Question 22

6 typology of information:

Answer 22

• Factual vs Analytical
• Subjective vs Objective
• Currency vs Historical
• Scholarly vs Popular
• Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
• Stable vs Unstable

Question 23

To become information literate, we have to go through the following stages:
1. ________/recognizing information needs
2. Determining ________________
3. ______ or searching for information
4. Analyzing and evaluating the ________ of information
5. Organizing, storing or _________ information
6. Using information in an _______, efficient and effective way
7. Creating and communicating _____________.

Answer 23

1. Identifying
2. source of information
3. Citing
4. quality
5. archiving
6. ethical
7. new knowledge

Question 24

Typology of information.
(a)Based on evidences and findings provided by reliable sources.
VS
(b)An analysis or interpretation of facts by individual usually an expert on the subject.

Answer 24

FACTUAL VS. ANALYTICAL

Question 25

Typology of information.
(a)When you consult an expert’s opinion, such as those found in editorial section of a newspaper in web log entries of prolific writers.
VS.
(b)If the information is unbiased and does not lead you to judge the information in a certain way.

Answer 25

SUBJECTIVE VS. OBJECTIVE

Question 26

Typology of information.
(a)One that is written by experts in the field for experts in the fields.
VS.
(b)A popular resource is one that is written for the general public.

Answer 26

SCHOLARLY VS. POPULARLY SCHOLARLY INFORMATION

Question 27

Typology of information.
(a)Refers to how up-to-date or how recent the information is. Publication Date of the source material is the usual basis for currency.
VS.
(b)Are very helpful in providing insights and comparison of events. A combination of curren and historical info. especially in research provides more holistic picture.

Answer 27

CURRENT VS. HISTORICAL CURRENCY OF INFORMATION

Question 28

Typology of information.
(a)Original document/image, the results of an experiment, statistical data, first-hand account, or creative work.
VS.
(b)Something written about or using primary sources
VS.
(c)Collection of primary and secondary sources

Answer 28

PRIMARY VS. SECONDARY VS. TERTIARY

Question 29

Typology of information.
(a)Has been around for a long time; routinely updated and associated with a reputable institution.
VS.
(b)Time based, only-once and do not deliver durable structure and they do not initiate process.

Answer 29

STABLE VS. UNSTABLE STABLE INFORMATION