chart to help step by step approach for locating and assessing information

This chart shows us the step by step approach to locate, to use, to assess and to evaluate the information. This chart helps us to keep the certain targets in our mind while looking and using the information. For example, we should be very specific for the kind of information, we require in our search.

Definition and Forum of Information Literacy

Information Literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand
Follwing link is of National Forum of Information Literacy. Here, people discuss various aspects of information being provided in the web and which is the best way to evaluate any published information
http://www.infolit.org/

Information Literacy: What is worth and what is not

The following video is a visual presentation on information literacy created by the Association of colleges and research libraries. It talks about data smog, and various definitions of Information litaracy. This video is a very helpful tool to differentiate between accurate information and web-garbage.

Welcome to the world of tomorrow...Today!

We are constantly bombarded by information. Data in it's many relevant, and irrelevant forms surrounds us at all times, and most of the world is but a mouse click away. But how exactly are we to sift through the craap and find the goods? Some would suggest the simple adage: "If it sounds too good to be true, then it is." Taken from what seems to be the same mindset is the position of "trust nothing." Caution is paramount, but if we believe nothing, then nothing will be learned. Information Literacy is rapidly gaining a forefront position in the social consciousness, as more and more public figures, authoritative bodies, and world leaders are recognizing it's importance in the ever-shrinking world. I for one wasn't even aware that this past October was Information Literacy month, as proclaimed by U.S. President Barack Obama. So be critical but not dismissive, stay analytical but don't forget to laugh, and in the immortal words of Barney Stinson: "This is so going in my blog!"

How reliable?

How do you know what you can trust on the internet?

The internet has been a valueable tool for many people. It has opened many doors for people to do some extrodinary things. However it is also very hard to trust what is writen. You are always asking the questions of is this really true? How would they have found out their information?
There are many false rumors that are thrown onto the internet. Whether it is an obsessed fans writing about there heros or if it is a person who just hates something and slanders it. Facts may not always be a high priority for some people.