LS-100 Information Literacy
The course is designed to explore information and the role it plays within our society. Since one of the major components of any problem-solving process is to define the relation of the problem at hand to previously solved problems, this course will focus on how to locate and use existing knowledge and data. You will leave this component of the course with a competency in research that will ensure that you can not only ask the right questions, but also find the answers. Additionally, the course will help you acquire the practical skills that will enable you to identify what information you need, how and where to locate the most appropriate information, and how to evaluate and use that information. These skills are essential life skills, whether they are applied toward formal educational goals, in the workplace, or in all the areas of your personal life that involve decision-making. Our key objective is to make you a discerning gatherer of information.