INFORMATION LITERACY

A person’s ability to be able to perceive when information is required and can

locate, assess, and utilize effectively the required data.

Information literates know Critical Information literates can

Technology
how to assess, evaluate, & Thinking make use of Technology
check information they efficiently and intelligently
encounter. for this is used for gathering
data.

INFORMATION
LITERACY
Problem
Synthesis
Solving
Data learned can be used for
Everything one has learned
solving information related
regarding a certain topic is
problems – can be research or
combined or put together by
daily life dilemma. Communication someone who is information
literate.

Information literate people can

communicate easily because they
have much data stored in them.

INFORMATION LITERACY REQUIREMENTS

1. To be able to find resources.

The skill to search suitable resources for information needed.
2. To be able to find information.
The knowledge to when, where, and how to use the gathered
information.
3. Ethically & responsible use of information.
To be able to understand why information shall be used in a responsible
way.
 Respect the author’s intentions.
Cite the author as your source. Do not plagiarize.
 Do not change the author’s main idea.
Cite the author and his thoughts.
 Do not ignore information that conflicts with your thesis.

Reference: Media and Information Literacy | Revano, Jr., T. F.

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 Be open with other sources in relation to your study.
 Context matters.
Be mindful on details.
4. To communicate one’s information.
Sharing information clearly.
5. To be able to manage information.
Knows how to sort things/ideas out.
6. To be able to examine results.
Check whether information at hand is reliable, factual, or not.

Reference: Media and Information Literacy | Revano, Jr., T. F.

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