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1. The American Library Association defines Information Literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and:

   a)to search appropriate sources
   b)have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
   c)to incorporate the information into a written research paper.
   d)to read and comprehend the information.
   
   

2. List three criteria that you would expect your students to use to determine if a website is appropriate for their research/papers/assignments.

   
   

3. Identify three faculty-librarian opportunities to address information competency in the Black Studies curriculum.

   
   

4. Information literacy is now considered as a key outcome for college students by which of the following associations:

   a)American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)
   b)Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)
   c)Western Association of Schools and College (WASC)
   d)National Council for Black Studies (NCBS)
   
   

5. Information literacy applies only to academic studies.

   True
   False
   
   

6. In the absence of national standards, the CSULB University Library developed minimum information literacy standards.

   True
   False
   
   

7. A common mistake of students in doing research is:

   a)to select a topic that is too broad.
   b) to over rely on the course syllabus.
   c) to use electronic resources.
   d) to use general sources to refine their topic.
   
   

8. Name three other skills/literacies that are implicit in information literacy.

   
   

9. An information literate student understands that information from a variety of sources helps to formulate and modify their hypothesis.

   True
   False
   
   

10. The parts of a web address (URL) and knowing about them can help students determine which sites are best to use when doing their research at CSU Long Beach.

    True
    False
    
    

11. An information literate student can develop a thesis statement and formulate questions based on the information needed.

    True
    False

12. An example of an assignment that incorporates information literacy tenets is:

    i. A series of trivia questions that students must find answers to in the library.

    ii. A research assignment that requires a student to annotate information resources used as references.

    iii. Create with the Black Studies Librarian a web page outlining research steps and resources in Black Studies.

    iv. Limiting student to certain information types for their research topic regardless of the topic.

    a) all of the above
    b) i and ii
    c) i, ii, and iii
    d) ii and iii