"Info what?" According to ACRL's Information Literacy Glossary, in a nutshell, it is the "set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information."
To be "information literate", an information consumer - like you - needs to be able to determine the credibility of an info bit as they do their research, whether it be academic, real-world, or recreational.
When choosing appropriate sources for your research, it may be important to consider whether your source is a popular (general) one or a scholarly one.
Not all information is created equal.
When engaging in research, you have to be a savvy information shopper - and consumer. The Digital Literacy Project at Cornell University suggests:
Whether buying a new laptop or choosing to believe the latest rumor, you're constantly evaluating information - can it be believed? Your skepticism is a powerful tool in evaluating information.
Information comes in different formats, but there are some common elements that will help you decide what's credible. Consider:
There are a multitude of acronyms and tricks to evaluating sources. Use the method preferred by your instructor, knowing that the important component is to develop a habit or pattern you can use when evaluating all information.
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