Information Literacy Instructional Program

Information and Digital Literacy

• Information Literacy - Definition
• Digital Literacy - Definition

Basic Skills in Thinking Critically

• Thinking Critically    The Question is the Answer
• Organizing and Synthesizing Information

Types of Information

• Introduction to Information
• Comparing Sources of Information
• Magazines, Newspapers & Journals - The Differences

Conducting Research

• The Research Process
• Defining Your Topic
• Background Information
• Refining Your Topic
• Magazine & Journal Articles Online
• Finding Web Resources Using Search Engines
• Research Process: Summary
• Research Tips
• Search Strategy Worksheet

Database Skills

• Databases
• Database Searching

Web Basics

• Internet Basics -  Internet Addresses
• Search Engines
• Boolean Searching
• Evaluating Internet Resources
• Tips for Searching the Web

Citing Information

• MLA Style
• APA Style
• Citing Internet & Electronic Resources
• Plagiarism

Additional Resources

• Dictionary of Library Terms
• Resources by Topic