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Information Literacy Modules: Welcome to Credo InfoLit

Introduction

Welcome to Credo InfoLit! The materials on these pages have been designed to give you a foundation in information literacy and critical thinking. Topics have been divided among 10 modules; each includes videos, tutorials, and quizzes.

Need help? Have questions about using Credo InfoLit? Contact Stoxen Library at dsu.stoxenlibrary@dickinsonstate.edu or (701) 502-4433.

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Pre-Test

Take this pre-test to assess your information literacy skills.

Pre-Test (20 Questions)

1) Getting Started with Research

This module covers why information literacy skills matter and how to get started with a research project, including understanding the process, choosing a topic, and beginning research.

2) Sources of Information

This module covers how information is created and the many different types of sources that students encounter while doing research.

3) Searching for Information

This module covers the basics of searching for information, including choosing the right source, identifying keywords, and employing search techniques.

4) Evaluating Information

This module covers the basics of evaluating resources for authority, accuracy, and other criteria.

5) Presenting and Organizing Information

This module covers the basics of using information and presenting it to others.

6) Information Ethics

7) Citations

This module covers the importance of academic integrity and the basics of citing sources in different styles.

8) Visual and Quantitative Literacy

9) Using Critical Thinking and Logic

10) Culture and Citizenship

Post-Test

Take this post-test to assess how much you learned.

Post-Test (20 Questions)