Information Literacy Skills

What is one of the best skills you can develop for sorting through information and making it useful?

• Information literacy

• Visual literacy

• Textual literacy

• Computer literacy

What is the term used to refer to exceptions to copyright rules such as taking a quote for a research paper or critiquing a piece of work?

• Copyright infringement

• Fair use

• Public domain

• Plagiarism

What is the key indicator of a quality article or research piece?

• Publication date

• Author's credentials

• Word count

• Number of citations

What is the purpose of information literacy?

• To promote plagiarism

• To make better and more informed choices

• To confuse readers with complex information

• To limit access to information

What is the term used to describe using other people's words or ideas as your own without crediting them?

• Copyright infringement

• Fair use

• Public domain

• Plagiarism

What is the process of sending and receiving messages using images called?

• Computer literacy

• Textual literacy

• Media information literacy

• Visual literacy

What is the main goal of critical reading and critical thinking?

• To find answers to specific questions and form your own conclusions

• To copy and paste information for convenience

• To be passive and accept information as is

• To react emotionally to the text

What is the consequence of plagiarism in academic settings?

• No consequences at all

• A reward for originality

• A pat on the back for creativity

• Failure of assignments or classes, expulsion from universities

What is the term used to describe using someone else's work without permission, such as reproducing copies or creating derivative works?

• Fair use

• Copyright infringement

• Plagiarism

• Public domain

What is the purpose of critical thinking?

• To react emotionally to information

• To be close-minded and biased

• To be rational and aware of personal bias

• To copy others' ideas without crediting them