Course description:
This self-study course requires students to complete approximately six reading assignments and pass a final exam. Major topics include: information literacy in the modern world and defining the need for information as it relates to the research paper; evaluating authority; organizing information; and legal, ethical, and communication issues.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
Study Guide Video
Study Guide: YouTube Link
Course Article
End of Course Review
Practice Questions
Exam:
34 questions
30 multiple choice questions
4 open-ended questions
2 hours to complete
Sample questions:
1) Which of the following is a valid source of information in today’s world?
A. The internet
B. Podcasts
C. Traditional media
D. All of the above
2) Which of the following information gathering devices is typically found in a modern library?
A .Computer terminals with Internet access
B. Microfilm or microfiche to preserve old data
C. Video and audio tapes and/or CDs and DVDs
D. All of the above
3) For which of the following subjects would it be most imperative to have the most recently published source available?
A. Technology
B. History
C. Natural science
D. Mathematics
4) “Media literacy” generally includes the ability to use which of the following sources of information?
A. News websites
B. Libraries
C. Computer hardware
D. All of the above
5) Information literacy would be most important to which type of professional?
A. Computer technician
B. Social media analyst
C. Plumber
D. It is equally important to all of these
Answers:
D 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. B