Information Literacy

Information Literacy Modules

Information Literacy Modules
Short, to-the-point, tutorials to help students learn to find, evaluate and use information.

Current modules available include:

• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Citing Sources Using APA Style
• Citing Sources Using MLA Style
• Creating a Search Strategy
• Conducting a Literature Review
• Evaluating Web Sites
• Focusing an Information Search
• Managing References Using RefWorks
• Maximizing Google Scholar Searches
• Recognizing a Research Study
• Selecting Articles for Academic Assignments
• Understanding the Information Cycle

Definition

The Association of College & Research Libraries defines information literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively” the needed information.

Source:
American Library Association. Presidential Committee on Information Literacy. Final Report. (Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.) http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/whitepapers/presidential.htm

UCF Libraries: Resources for Students

The following resources are currently available to help students improve research skills:

• Library Research Tutorials
• Streaming Videos
• Research Guides
• Ask A Librarian Service

UCF Libraries: Resources for Faculty

The following resources are currently available to help students improve research skills:

• Tailored Library Instruction Sessions
• Library Research Tutorials
• Streaming Videos
• Research Guides
• Ask A Librarian Service
• Course Specific Modules