Information+Literacy

**What is Information Literacy? ...and why do we need it?**
 * Information Literacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill **

=**Important Information Literacy Vocabulary: (Template)**=

= = =**Smart Searching:**=
 * Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
 * Keywords Lesson
 * Boolean Words: AND (+), OR, NOT (-), and "quotes"
 * Dissecting URL's Presentation

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=**Types of Searches:**=
 * Search Engine Presentation

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 * Search Engines: Google, Bing, Alta Vista, Ask.com
 * Metasearch Engines: Dogpile, Yippy
 * Directories: Yahoo, KidsClick, Librarian Index Hero Directory
 * Databases: EBSCO
 * Primary Sources: Library of Congress
 * Why Wikipedia? (or why not)?


 * Effective Search Techniques Template

=**Project Task: (Inquiry)**=


 * Intro Project for Information Literacy


 * Template for Intro Project (DHMO.org)

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 * **SOURCE**- From whom, when, and where does your information come?
 * **PURPOSE**- Why was this information created? Is the information objective or biased? Does it meet your needs?
 * **CONTENT**- What is the information about? Is it professionally presented? Is this the right scope (not too narrow or too broad) for your needs?

=**Evaluating Web Resources Using Criteria:**=
 * Websites to Evaluate
 * Criteria Template for Evaluating Sites

=REVIEW Power Point with Key Vocabulary:=

=Note Taking: Link to Effective Note Taking page=