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Information Literacy:

Information Literacy Defined

Seton Hill University defines information literate students as those who make intelligent choices when gathering information in support of a chosen topic. Students who develop information literacy skills will successfully:

• Select an appropriate topic
• Determine the parameters of the topic
• Locate and access relevant information
• Critically evaluate information
• Synthesize diverse types of information into a comprehensive and coherent work
• Understand economic, legal, and social issues related to the information
• Interact with faculty and staff in a manner conducive to developing acceptable research skills

Information Literacy Survey