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Information literacy
Contributed by: MacKenzie
  • 1. Information literacy is the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. It involves the knowledge and skills required to critically evaluate information sources, understand the importance of information ethics, and use information in various formats to solve problems and make informed decisions. Information literacy is essential in today's digital world to navigate the overwhelming amount of information available and to become lifelong learners who can adapt to the constantly changing information landscape.

    What does the term 'information literacy' refer to?
A) Ability to write essays
B) Ability to cook a meal
C) Ability to solve math problems
D) Ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively
  • 2. Why is it important to be information literate?
A) To make informed decisions and solve problems
B) To be a successful artist
C) To become a better athlete
D) To win a singing competition
  • 3. What is the purpose of citing sources in research?
A) Give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism
B) Make the paper look more professional
C) Make the paper longer
D) Avoid having to do research
  • 4. How does information literacy contribute to academic success?
A) By ignoring source evaluation
B) By improving research and critical thinking skills
C) By memorizing facts
D) By using one source for all assignments
  • 5. What does the term 'plagiarism' mean in the context of information literacy?
A) Using someone else's work without proper citation
B) Creating original content
C) Paraphrasing with citation
D) Sharing ideas with proper attribution
  • 6. How can information literacy benefit personal decision-making?
A) By avoiding information altogether
B) By relying on gossip
C) By helping individuals access reliable information to make choices
D) By flipping a coin
  • 7. How does information literacy support lifelong learning?
A) By providing skills to seek, evaluate, and use information throughout life
B) By avoiding new information
C) By relying on others for information
D) By only focusing on formal education
  • 8. What role does information literacy play in the digital age?
A) Makes people ignore information
B) Affects physical health only
C) Makes people rely solely on social media for news
D) Helps individuals navigate vast amounts of information
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