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    Information literacy is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information. Specific learning objectives for freshman students include recognizing information needs, designing search strategies, and identifying relevant information from multiple sources. For sophomore, junior, and senior students, objectives are determining information usefulness, interpreting and using information, effectively communicating search results, and applying ethical considerations.

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    Information literacy is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information. Specific learning objectives for freshman students include recognizing information needs, designing search strategies, and identifying relevant information from multiple sources. For sophomore, junior, and senior students, objectives are determining information usefulness, interpreting and using information, effectively communicating search results, and applying ethical considerations.

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    Appendix VII

    Definition and learning objectives Information Literacy

    University of Puerto Rico Ro Piedras Campus Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs Office of Evaluation of Student Learning

    Information Literacy Skills Definition: A set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and
    have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information (ACRL).

    a. Specific Objectives i. For Freshman students The students will be able to: a) Recognize and define their information needs. b) Design and initiate an information search strategy. c) Identify relevant information in multiple sources. d) Apply ethical, legal and social statements or approaches when using information. ii. For Sophomore, Junior and Senior students The students will be able to: a) Determine the usefulness of information at hand. b) Interpret and use the information at hand. c) Effectively communicate the results of the information searched. d) Apply ethical, legal and social statements or approaches when using information.

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