Competency in information literacy is another important skill of the college graduate. By combining skills of reading and writing with information finding accessible from the internet, campus, and community, graduates are better able to educate themselves and others. The ability starts by first knowing what information is needed, and then, how and where to find it is essential in every field of study. Information literacy continues as the graduate is able to analyze and evaluate the content and then successfully apply the content into his or her communicated information. Finally the graduate must be able to evaluate both the product and the process in which it went through. Those with a substantial competency in information literacy will be able to:
•Identify, access, and analyze needed information for a wide range of different studies, and topics
•Use traditional, modern and creative ways to collect credible information.
•Use the information collected and analyzed to produce original works of his or her own.
As an English major, one of the major assignments given for each class is a lengthy research paper which uses a minimum amount of required outside sources. To successfully pass these classes students must have clear writing, with credible information, that is written in a defined format. I have taken numerous upper division courses with these requirements such as: Genre Studies (Eng 420), Literary Periods (Eng 422), Shakespeare (Eng 330), Native American Literature (Eng 370), Internship (Eng 491), Advanced Themes in Literature (Eng 418), Children’s Literature (Eng 305), Literature and the Environment (Eng 303), and Tribal Landscapes (Eng 418).
Although typical in many English classes of all levels, the upper division credits are the courses that not only require the student to be able to read, understand, and analyze the context, but also to relate several different topics together with a well written and defined thesis. These papers also require plenty of outside research. As an English major the competency of information literacy is not just useful—it is essential.
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As a Peer Advocate, my essential role is to help inform and educate students on pertinent health and wellness issues. Often I stumble upon topics I am not entirely educated on and it then become my responsibility to learn about both the topic, and any resources related to it. Often this happens during my office hours when students come in to confidential talk about substance abuse, sexual health, and mental disorders. Other times I need to gain this knowledge to put on programs geared for preventative health. I am always researching online, in books and periodicals, and also from trained experts to acquire the information I need to better help the students. Because I have to find much of this information in my own the competency in information literacy is crucial to my job. Every month I create three bulletin board located around campus that aim to reach out and educate students. To do this I need to know what topics are important to student, research and gather information, analyze it, and then create a board that it direct, clear, and pertinent to the campus community.
Bulletin Board on Hallucinogens
Bulletin Board on Winter Safety
Bulletin Board on Body Modification
Bulletin Board on Tobacco Addiction
Bulletin Board on Energy Drinks
Bulletin Board on Healthy Eating
Bulletin Board on Sex Trivia
Bulletin Board on Spring Break Safety
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