COLEGIO DELA VIRGEN DEL PILAR INC.

Colacling Lupi, Camarines Sur

S/Y 2020 – 2021

MODULE 3
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING MODULE

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INFORMATION LITERACY
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INTRODUCTION

One of the great truths about the modern society is that “information” is everywhere. Information is
pervasive and essential part of the society and our lives. Humans are, at their essence, processor
and user of information. Human has always been dependent upon information to help make decisions
and guide their actions. Increase the sheer volume of information and complexity of information
systems have come about largely because of the advances in information technology. Information
literacy is a set of skills and knowledge that not only allow us to find, evaluate, and the use of
information we need, but perhaps more important, allow us to filter out information we don’t need.
Information skills are necessary that help us successfully navigate the present and future landscape
of information.

LEARNING COMPTENCIES

1. Defines information needs, locates, access, organize and communicates information.

2. Demonstrate the ethical use of information.
3. Identify the skills needed to be an information literate

TOPIC OUTLINE:
a. Information Literacy

To get the most of this module, here are some reminders for you

1. Take your time in understanding and reading this module.

2. Write down points and clarification and discuss with your teacher
3. Perform all the activities and worksheets as needed
4. Always ask for the guidance of our Almighty God by means of praying.

Dear Lord and Father of All

Thank you for ways in which you provide for all of us. For your protection
and love we thank you.
Help us focus our hearts and minds now on what we are about to learn.
Inspire us by your Holy Spirit as we listen and write.
Guide us by your eternal light as we discover more about the world
around us.
We ask all thus in the name of Jesus
Amen

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TEST:
Direction: Answer the following questions. Write only the letters of the correct answer. Take your time
answering those questions. Good luck!

1. Which of the following best describe “information literacy?

a. The ability to find reliable information.
b. The ability to read
c. The ability to use computer
d. All of the above
2. When searching in a research database, the use of Boolean operators “and”, “or”, and “not”
cab be useful in narrowing or widening your search results. To increase the number of items I
will retrieve, what word I use?
a. Not
b. Or
c. And
d. All of them
3. Where is a good place to start when you don’t know much about your topic of research?
a. Encyclopedia and reference materials
b. Newspapers and magazine
c. Scholarly articles
d. Google
4. A component of information literacy which can identify the nature of information needed.
a. Find
b. Indentify
c. Evaluate
d. Analyze
5. The act of copying someone else’s work and publishing it as your own
a. Plagiarism
b. Copying
c. Publishing
d. Hacking

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 DISCUSSION WHAT IS IFORMATION LITERECY?
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Information literacy is a crucial skill in the pursuit of knowledge.  It involves recognizing when
information is needed and being able to efficiently locate, accurately evaluate, effectively use, and
clearly communicate information in various formats.  It refers to the ability to navigate the rapidly
growing information environment, which encompasses an increasing number of information suppliers
as well as the amount supplied, and includes bodies of professional literature, popular media,
libraries, the Internet, and much more.  Increasingly, information is available in unfiltered formats,
raising questions about its authenticity, validity, and reliability.  This abundance of information is of
little help to those who have not learned how to use it effectively.

Information Literacy

 Information literacy is an understanding and set of abilities enabling individuals to recognize

when information is needed and have the capacity to locate, evaluate and use effectively the
needed information.
 The ability to access, organize and use information from a variety of sources.
 Is a set of individual competencies needed to identify, evaluate and use information in the most
ethical, efficient and effective way across all domains, occupations and profession
 Information literacy enables people to make good use of information and communication
technology.

To become lifelong learners, we need to know not just how to learn, but how to teach ourselves.  
We must acquire the skills necessary to be independent, self-directed learners.  An information
literate person should be able to: 

 Identify information needs and determine the extent of information needed.  Clearly and
concisely define the question to be answered, and realize that the question may evolve.

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 Locate and retrieve appropriate sources of information. 
Understand the structure of information: how is it produced, disseminated, organized,
cataloged, stored, and retrieved, and how these factors vary by discipline.  For example, how do
scholars or professionals keep up to date in and contribute to their field.

Use indexes and other search tools effectively and efficiently to find specific resources
(e.g., select appropriate tools, formulate search strategies, use appropriate search techniques,
evaluate results)

 Evaluate information and its sources critically.

Understand different types of sources and formats, and how to use them.

Evaluate the relevance and reliability of the information retrieved.

 Synthesize the information retrieved, integrate it into one's current knowledge base, and
successfully apply it to the original information need.
 Present this newly acquired knowledge so that others can use it. 
Determine the audience's needs and the best presentation format; know the standards
and criteria for presenting information in the relevant subject/field/discipline.

Properly cite sources: direct the audience to sources of further information and
acknowledge one's sources.

 Translate these abilities and concepts to new projects and disciplines.

 

FIGURE 1 COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION LITERACY

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 STUDENT SKILLS ACADEMIC EXAMPLES REAL WORLD EXAMPLES
 IDENTIFY - The  Writing thesis statement  Devising a search
information literate  Creating timeline and strategy to find
students can identify the plan to complete a information on buying a
nature and extent of research paper new home
information needed.  Reading background  Identifying the difference
information on a topic between a published
before researching court decision and an
 Recognizing the article about the court
difference between the case
library databases and a  Deciding to research for
website the most current
 Differentiating between information available on a
primary, secondary, and medical procedure
tertiary information.
 FIND – The information  Finding an article from  Locating a website
literate student can find library databases written by a credible
needed information  Using Boolean terms botanist to help identify
effectively and efficiently (AND, OR, NOT) when wildflowers
searching online  Searching public archives
 Locating the book from for information on local
the library shelves by its history
call number  Requesting genealogical
 Refining a strategy to records through
narrow down results in interlibrary loan
databases and search  Accessing a government
engines website for local crime
 Choosing keywords and statistics
phrases to use in a
library catalog search
 EVALUATE – the  Summarizing the main  Researching the claims
information literate ideas of an article or made in political ad on
student can evaluate book television
information and its  Reviewing multiple points  Scrutinizing a Wikipedia
source critically of view to construct an article for accuracy
opinion  Checking a website for
 Exploring different currency of updates
sources of information
(web, books, and
databases, primary
sources) to understand a
topic.
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  Analyzing the structure
and logic of arguments
made in lectures and
speeches.
 APPLY – the information  Paraphrasing an expert  Developing market
literate students can essay to support a survey based on gaps
apply information position in a persuasive identified by reviewing
effectively to accomplish speech studies
a specific purpose  Integrating direct  Referencing experts to
quotation from a support a point during a
reference book into a discussion
research paper  Communicating the
 Using image from a findings of a patent
database to prepare a search to potential
group PowerPoint product investors
presentation
 ACKNOWLEDGE – the  Citing an information  Obtaining permission
information literate source in text of a before copying a news
student can acknowledge research paper story to a blog
sources of information  Creating a works cited  Giving attribution to a
and the ethical, legal and page or bibliography reposted image on a
socio – economic issues  Understanding what website
surrounding information. constitutes plagiarism  Recognizing limits and
 Utilizing fair use and protections of free
copyright guidelines speech and censorships
on television
 Downloading legally
purchased music

ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION

CITING RESOURCES
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  One important ethical use of information is citing the resources you have used.
a. You need to show the reader which part of the text is your own thinking and when you are
quoting or paraphrasing someone else ideas.
b. Clear citations and reference give reliability and credibility to a publication. With the help of
the accurate references, anybody can find the information in questions easily.
c. References also convey the copyright relationships.
d. Ask your thesis supervisor which style you should use in your thesis as there are many
different styles.
e. It is important to be consistent in the style of marking references and citations throughout
your text.
 To correctly cite the source you need to do so in two places:
a. Within the text to show which part of the text is someone else thinking
b. The full reference in the bibliography of your work.

PLAGIARISM

 Plagiarism is the representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions

as one’s original work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of
journalist ethics.

WHY DO PEOPLE PLAGIARIZE?

 Not knowing any better

 Pressure/ competition
 Lack of confidence
 Work perceived as too hard
 Lack of consequences
 Boredom/ lack of interest/ laziness
 Arrogance

AVOIDING PLAGIARISM

 Taking good notes and keeping track of your sources will help you avoid plagiarism.
 Here are three ways to use the information you find while you’re researching
a. Summarizing
b. Paraphrasing
c. Quoting directly

WAYS TO USE THE INFORMATION YOU FIND WHILE YOU’RE RESEARCHING

 Like paraphrase, a summary records information in different words
but much more briefly.
SUMMARIZING  You write the general statement of the author’s content or position.
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  Be sure each page has heading and reference to the source you
used for your parenthetical reference and bibliography.
 You still need to cite your source.
 Translate all the content into different words.
 Helps you understand the material.
PARAPHRASING  Records author’s reasoning and details.
 This is time consuming so be sure the information you paraphrase
is relevant.
 You still need to cite this as a source
 Records the source’s exact words.
 Use only when the author’s wording makes a point extraordinarily
vivid, concise and imaginative.
DIRECT QUOTATION  Too much can be time consuming, awkward, and the interfere with
your really understanding the material

 As you examine each source, make separate notes of each

STEPS TO TAKING GOOD
NOTES
NOTE TAKING EXAMPLES
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
CREATING REFERENCE
LIST
Note:
fact, point of view or quotation you might want to use in your
essay.
 Be sure to use a method that best suit your style but be
above all ORGANIZED in how you keep your notes.
 Your package include some examples of note taking forms
 Use any model you feel comfortable with or create your own.
 Your teacher may ask you to hand these in with your class.
 Be sure to identify the source of the information on the note
taking worksheet.
 Include the author’s name, book, title, website, magazine
name, article title, page number, etc. to identify the source of
the information.
 List all the references that you used while ongoing research
or gathering information.

THE LESS REFERENCE INFORMATION YOU CAN FIND ON A WEBSITE, THE LESS RELIABLE
ITS OTHER INFORMATION TENDS TO BE

POST TEST

TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Read and understand each question carefully. Write only the letters of the correct answer.
Use tablet papers as your answer sheets.

a. Which of the components of information literacy uses Boolean term while searching online?
a. Find c. Apply
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 b. Locate d. Acknowledge
b. _________ is the information retrieve, integrate into one’s current knowledge base and
successfully apply it to the original information need.
a. Locate c. Synthesize
b. Find d. Evaluate
c. ________records the author’s reasoning and details.
a. Direct quotation c. Paraphrasing
b. Summarizing d. Note taking
d. _______is considered as academic dishonesty and breach of journalist ethics.
a. Plagiarism c. Locating
b. Paraphrasing d. Identifying
e. _______ enables people to make good use of information and communication technology.
a. Note taking c. Information literacy

b. Paraphrasing d. summarizing

TEST II: IDENTIFICATION

a. Identify the 5 components of Information literacy? Give at least 2 examples for academic and
real world. (5 points)
b. Give 7 examples why do people plagiarize. (7 points)
c. Give the three ways to use the information you find while you’re researching (3 points)

REFERENCE

1. http:/slideshare.net

2. Media and Information Literacy Second Edition by Mark N. Abadiano Ph. D

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