1 credit
Fall 2025 Distance Learning Lower DivisionInformation Literacy
Designed to build and sharpen students' information-gathering skills. Guides students in developing systematic methods for finding, evaluating, and presenting information. Organization and use of electronic and print tools will be explained through discussion, hands-on exercises, and homework assignments. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Ability to access information and determine what different sources are needed for problem solving.
2Develop a foundation in problem-solving to use discovered information effectively and efficiently.
3Develop a knowledge base into the full array of information available (scholarly articles, market reports, quality websites, and other types of information).
4Prioritize sources based on credibility and relevance.
5Accurately cite the information you find.
6Use retrieved information to accomplish a specific purpose and present information clearly and persuasively using a range of technology tools and media.
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