INFO 220 - Information Literacy Skills

Units: 1
Information literacy skills with an emphasis on research in academic context. Issues and skills covered include: search strategies, information evaluation, information ethics, and use of information in research papers and presentations.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or higher standing and completion of GE Area A2.
Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for INFO 210.

Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Determine appropriate information sources for a specific information need.
Effectively access appropriate information sources.
Critically evaluate found information sources in context of specific information need.
Effectively use information sources both in and outside the classroom.
Understand and apply information ethics appropriately in context of situation.