GEN 201 Week 4 Discussion

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Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial response to the discussion prompt and 2 replies to other posts.

In Week 3, we addressed the importance of effective communication. This week, we expand that discussion to talk about information literacy. Information literacy means knowing how to find, evaluate, and use information appropriate to your purpose. Not all information is reliable, and part of communicating effectively is being able to identify and use trustworthy information. 

Consider all the different places you get information – social media outlets, online news publications, discussions with friends, magazines, text books, television, etc. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

·         Why do you think time is spent in this class learning about information literacy? Provide one or two examples of when and why information literacy would be valuable, in either an academic or professional situation.

·         What are some ways that you can determine if information is reliable or trustworthy?

·         Which of this week’s activities was most helpful to you in understanding information literacy? What other resources do you need to help you become more skilled in information literacy? 

Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.