Information BASICS

This module offers an introduction to information literacy, a discussion of some characteristics of information sources, and a review of the cycle of information creation and dissemination. Having a basic understanding of these concepts should help you identify the type of information you need.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you will be able to:

identify and describe two distinct types of research
describe characteristics of information sources
differentiate between scholarly and popular sources; primary and secondary sources
identify a variety of formats in which information is available
describe the cycle of information creation and dissemination