Information Literacy 6 th Grade Media Skills I

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Information Literacy 6 th Grade Media Skills I CAN define information literacy and explain

Information Literacy 6 th Grade Media Skills I CAN define information literacy and explain how the use of library databases promotes good information literacy skills.

When you don’t know the answer to a question or how to figure out

When you don’t know the answer to a question or how to figure out a problem do you… �Immediately scream for mom, dad, your teacher, or someone nearby to answer your question. �Give up and wait for someone else to figure it out or solve the problem. �Write down a random answer or make a feeble attempt to solve the problem just so you can say you tried �Work hard to figure out the answer on your own.

�Information: ◦ knowledge that you get about someone or something; facts or details about

�Information: ◦ knowledge that you get about someone or something; facts or details about a subject �Literacy: ◦ the ability to read and write, knowledge that relates to a specified subject Courtesy of: Merriam Webster Information & Literacy Defined

 Information Literacy Defined �“Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find,

Information Literacy Defined �“Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information. ” Courtesy of: Association of College and Research Libraries

Tools to Help with Information Literacy � On the Media Skills website http: //www.

Tools to Help with Information Literacy � On the Media Skills website http: //www. mayfieldschools. org/Media. Skills. aspx , find the video “What Are Databases and Why You Need Them” ◦ Watch the video (use your headphones so you don’t disturb others), and then respond to the question below in your Intro to Information Literacy packet. � What are some advantages of using databases to find information vs. searching online? Try to come up with at least two. Advantages of Using Databases 1. 2.

Databases vs. Websites Databases Websites Author Often an expert or very knowledgeable in the

Databases vs. Websites Databases Websites Author Often an expert or very knowledgeable in the field Anyone; no credentials needed; may not disclose Publisher Traditional publisher, professional association, university affiliation, commercial Anyone; self-published; may not disclose Selection Editorial process utilized, may be peer reviewed Often no review process; no checks or evaluation Purpose Provide relevant, accurate information; advance a particular field; contribute to the literature of a discipline or subject area May be for any reason; personal/corporate interest, personal agenda/bias Documentation References, bibliographies, footnotes, citations None required; usually none provided Point of View Usually (however not always) neutral May be biased or partial Access Paid for by the school and are provided for your use Usually free Courtesy of: High Plains Library District

Where can you go to find good information? �Scenario- Your skin has become really

Where can you go to find good information? �Scenario- Your skin has become really itchy and red. Mom called the doctor and he said you may have eczema. You are freaking out because you’ve never heard of this before…what could you do? 1. Log on to the Teen Health & Wellness database using the hyperlink found on the Library website http: //www. mayfieldschools. org/Library. Media. Cent ers. aspx • (username- mmsohio/ password- cats) 2. Complete the Eczema Investigation found in your Intro to Information Literacy packet as thoroughly as you can.

Review Question �What is information literacy? Define it using your OWN words.

Review Question �What is information literacy? Define it using your OWN words.

Sources � Association of College and Research Libraries. (2014). Introduction to Information � �

Sources � Association of College and Research Libraries. (2014). Introduction to Information � � � Literacy. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http: //www. ala. org/acrl/issues/infolit/overview/intro High Plains Library District. (2014). What are Library Databases? . Retrieved October 22, 2014, from http: //www. mylibrary. us/online-help/what-arelibrary-databases Merriam Webster. (2014). Information. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/information Merriam Webster. (2014). Literacy. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/literacy Teen Health and Wellness. (2014). Eczema, Rashes, and Irritations. Retrieved October 27, 2014, from http: //www. teenhealthandwellness. com/article/148/eczema-rashes-and-irritations Yavapai College. (2011). What Are Databases and Why You Need Them. Retrieved October 20, 2014, from http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Q 2 GMt. Iua. Nz. U