Student uses interlibrary loan, document delivery, electronic transmission, or other means to obtain material not available locally. Student filters large amounts of information and distinguishes among facts, points of view, and opinion. Organize and synthesize information Student synthesizes information from a variety of sources and organizes information for practical application. Student communicates using a variet of information technologies. Student integrates information resources into academic discourse.
Student produces and communicates information in effective and appropriate formats.
Student is aware of the ethical, legal, and socio-political issues surrounding information and information technology, such as copyright and the responsibility to properly credit information sources. Student appreciates that the skills gained in information competence enable lifelong learning. Student is aware of the difference between information and knowledge. Student is aware of the structure and dissemination channels of the global information environment. General education courses include an information literacy component.