Chapter 1 Characteristics/Impact Information Literacy

The second step of information literacy skills is

• planning research.

• finding resources.

• organize the best approach to get the answer.

• posing a question.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of an information-literate person?

• Able how to locate any relevant information

• Generate answers regarding the information needs

• Develop successful search strategies

• Recognizes the need for information

To become an information-literate person, he/she needs to

• utilize the information ethically and legally.

• integrate old information into an existing knowledge.

• use the information for problem solving and not for critical thinking.

• recognize that inaccurate and complete information in the basis of decision making.

The bright side of being information-literate students is developing better research methodologies which may increase the retention rate.

• True

• False

The downside of information literacy is many printed-information sources may have difficulties in updating the content in line with the evolving of the information.

• True

• False