Information Literacy

Information Literacy

In-Course Test 2020

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Information may be defined as ______ (2 marks)

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Literacy is ____ (2 marks)

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The acronym APA stands for _________________ (1 mark)

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The acronym MLA stands for _________________ (1 mark)

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The acronym DDC stands for _________________ (1 mark)

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The acronym LC stands for _________________ (1 mark)

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Explain what information sources/sources of information are and give examples. (5 marks)

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Reference sources are _____ (2 marks)

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State 3 reasons why information was created. (3 marks)

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When done properly, paraphrasing and summary writing are said to help a student from ____________________. (1 mark)

Explain what paraphrasing ad summary writing are. (5 marks)

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With the aid of an example, state what software piracy is.

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Use the APA 6th/7th edition to cite the book below. (3 marks)

Book Title: Early Childhood Mathematics

Author: Susan Sperry-Smith

Place of Publication: Boston

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: 2013

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^{Essay Writing (10 marks)}

^{a) The internet is an awesome platform to search for information. Outline the process one has to go through to access information from the internet (internally and externally).}

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^{b) Information literacy models are said to be important vehicles in guiding students on how to effectively complete an assignment. Select any model of your choice and outline (with examples) what goes on at each step/stage.}

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^{c) Oftentimes we wonder what makes a source of information credible and reliable. Outline (with examples) what one can do to determine the credibility and reliability of an information source.}