Information Literacy
Module Description
The vast amount of information available online can be used to a key resource when carrying out research, but appropriate knowledge and skills must be applied to do this appropriately. Information needs to be found and evaluated correctly in order to create factually-sound, well-researched outputs. The Information Literacy module builds these knowledge and skills to help you in your research and report creation activities.
TEST FORMAT
Contents & Skill Set
Information concepts
Key concepts
Information sources
Searching for information
Defining the information need
Using a search engine
Using social media applications
Evaluating and organising information
Evaluating information
Organising information
Communicating information
Planning and drafting information
Reviewing and delivering information
Learning outcomes
- Certifies best practice in information literacy.
- Covers the key skills and knowledge needed when researching and evaluating topics on the web.
- Can be applied to research and information search relating to any topic area.
- Ensures that you can create factually sound, well-structured, well-researched, and appropriately expressed outputs.
- Developed by ICDL Foundation, a global social enterprise with 20 years of experience in developing individuals’ digital competences.
On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Determine what online information is needed to meet a particular requirement.
Search securely for online information using search engines and social media applications.
Critically evaluate information using a range of criteria.
Manage and organise information using a range of tools.
Plan, draft, review and deliver online information.