What is information literacy?
Information literacy includes recognizing an information need, finding and evaluating sources, and using and communicating information ethically.
Core approach and practice
Conceptual framework Start by narrowing the question and generating search terms. Examine authorship, purpose, date, supporting evidence and consistency with other sources. Implementation steps Search rank is not reliability rank. Learners distinguish primary and secondary material and choose databases, official documents or expert commentary according to context.
Evaluation and practical cautions
Contribution to learning These skills help identify weak information in assignments, health questions and public debate. Note-taking, quotation marking and references should begin early. Limits and sound use Professional appearance or popularity does not establish truth. One checklist cannot mechanically judge every source; discipline and claim type matter.