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Unit 3 Information Literacy

The document discusses information literacy, which refers to the ability to identify when information is needed, find and analyze information from different sources, evaluate information critically, communicate information, and apply it effectively. It notes that information literacy is essential for problem solving and everyday decision making in today's society. It also discusses how information technology makes information more accessible and how stages of information literacy include identifying needs, searching for sources, finding information, evaluating quality, and applying information ethically.

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Unit 3 Information Literacy

The document discusses information literacy, which refers to the ability to identify when information is needed, find and analyze information from different sources, evaluate information critically, communicate information, and apply it effectively. It notes that information literacy is essential for problem solving and everyday decision making in today's society. It also discusses how information technology makes information more accessible and how stages of information literacy include identifying needs, searching for sources, finding information, evaluating quality, and applying information ethically.

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CHAPTER 3: INFORMATION LITERACY (SA ILALIM NG BAGONG PILIPINAS)

INFORMATION – is a term that refers to knowledge or processed data gathered through experiences of research.
INFORMATION LITERACY
– refers to the ability to know when information is required.
– This also pertains to the ability to find, analyze, evaluate, communicate and use information effectively in
different formats.
– Refers to finding right information needed and knowing how to use it.
– essential for today’s society for it improves skills related to critical thinking and problem solving:
– it gives the ability to identify what information is true and appropriate not just for work or school, but also for
everyday decisions in our life.
#NOTOCHACHA
– The Philippine Constitution is too young to be revised
– It’s just 36 years old and many of the provisions like the anti-dynasty provision are yet to be implemented.
– Hence, it’s premature to even talk about changing the constitution.
INFORMATION LITERACY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – Information literacy gives us the skills
to locate and evaluate information, including the use of technology.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
▪ Through information technology, information is much easier to access and locate information.
▪ The use of technology enables an individual to access large scale of information either for
▪ personal,
▪ work related, or academic uses.
STAGES / ELEMENTS OF INFO. LIT.
1. IDENTIFY – Recognize information needed.
– Detect the nature and extent of information needed.
– (e.g.) Knowing the difference between the 1987 Constitution and the Charter Change
2. ACKNOWLEDGE – Cite or search for information
– Recognize sources of information and the issues surrounding information.
– (e.g.) Referencing information source in the text of a research paper.
3. FIND – Determine source/s of in formation
– Locate the information needed effectively and efficiently.
– Searching public archives for information on local history.
4. EVALUATE – Examine and evaluate the quality of information
– Evaluate information and its sources critically.
– (e.g.) Researching the claims made in a political ad on television.
5. APPLY – Using information in an ethical, and efficient way
– Use of information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.
– (e.g.) Citing an information made by experts to support a point during discussion.
“For us to be able to utilize the use of information to new media we must be vigilant!” -
JNFAINA2024

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