TYPES OF INFORMATION LITERACY

Information literacy is a broad term that encompasses a range of skills and competencies that guide your research. It refers to the ability to find, evaluate, and use sources effectively. Here are some types of information literacy:

1. *Digital literacy: The ability to use digital tools and technologies to find, evaluate, and use information.
2. *Media literacy: The ability to critically analyze and evaluate media messages and to understand how media messages shape our culture and society.
3. *Visual literacy: The ability to interpret and create visual messages, including images, videos, and other forms of visual communication.
4. *Critical literacy: The ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple perspectives and to understand how power and privilege shape information.
5. *Information ethics: The ability to understand ethical issues related to information, including privacy, intellectual property, and access to information.