LO1:Apply knowledge of information literacy by going through an information literacy process.

Every day we work with information. However, in the world, amount of information are very wise and big. Whenever we search information from internet, it will come out hundreds of web link. Searching information is not easy like we think. It requires us to have skill. Therefore, Information literacy is a subject that justifies this requirement. From what I have learnt, I know information literacy helps us searching information from internet or others easier. It also helps us find the right information that we need. Information literacy combines library, media, computer, internet, research and critical thinking literacy.

There are many information literacy models like big 6, Mc kenzie research cycle, seven Pillars. However, this course I just learnt big 6 process. The IL model is the way how we search information from other sources. Like the name “big 6”, there are 6 steps to find information: task definition, information seeking behavior, location and access, use of information, synthesis and evaluation.  First, we defined the problem, then we decide which sources we will use to find information. There are many sources that we can use to search information such as from hard materials (books, newspapers,…), internet, or from  means of communication (radio, TV, people).  After that we determine where the resources can be found and select the resources that are understandable. In the next step we start to use information. We can get information by reading, viewing, touching or hearing.  After we get the information we need to organize them. The last one is evaluate them. Here I have one example: I have a assignment about problem of information system. Then I have to find out the resources that I will use to search about information system. Here I chose from books and internet. Next, I will find where I can get the books such as library, bookstore…. From internet I can use google search. There are many books about IS in library so I have to arrange them. Then I will evaluate them to get the right book.

Before this class, whenever I want to find information, it will take long time but the information I get just a little. After this class, I know that search information also require the skill. from this chapter I hope I can find information easier.