What is Information Literacy?
As ALA defines it, information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” To be information literate, then, one needs skills not only in research but in critical thinking.
Academic Research and the Intersection with Information Literacy
Students can use several aspects of information literacy whenever they are participating in classes, classwork and research. These include but are not limited to working on their critical thinking skills, honing the research process, thinking about how to ethically interact with information and the scholastic conversation, and seeking to improve their study skills.
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