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Information Literacy

Information Literacy. Dr. Cathy Dwyer Spring 2013. What is computer literacy?. Your definition?. What is computer literacy?.

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Information Literacy

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  1. Information Literacy Dr. Cathy DwyerSpring 2013

  2. What is computer literacy? • Your definition?

  3. What is computer literacy? • From MIS3 “Computer literacy is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software, as well as having a basic knowledge of hardware and software, the Internet, and collaboration tools and technologies.”

  4. What is information literacy? • Your definition?

  5. What is information literacy? • From MIS3 “Information literacy is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence. Business Intelligence (BI) … provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage.”

  6. What is information literacy? • My definition: you have the confidence and the skills to be able to research a technical topic you know nothing about, and be able to write a clear description that can be understood and acted upon by colleagues, co-workers/supervisors etc.

  7. Rules for Technical Writing • All acronyms are spelled out the first time they are references, and then the acronyms are used for the rest of the paper • All jargon or unfamiliar terms are defined when first referenced • Short clear sentences work best – subject verb object • Use tangible clear language – do NOT use “sometimes,” “some people,” “most people,” “everyone,” “very” or “important”

  8. Why is information literacy important? • Innovations related to technology are affecting all professions, triggering changes on a regular basis. • Example – when was the iPad introduced? • You will be working in fields driven by innovation. Your ability to quickly learn about these innovations and apply them to your work environment will give you a strategic advantage in the workplace • Two parts – you understand the technology. You can make someone else understand it through your explanation (this part is harder).

  9. An example: Security vulnerability revealed in Java • NYTimes:http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/u-s-agency-warns-of-java-software-problem/ • Slate:http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/01/14/java_zero_day_exploit_don_t_patch_just_disable_java_in_your_browser.html

  10. Other posts • From CVE at Mitre (naming standard for vulnerabilities)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2013-0422 • FireEyepost (computer security firm)http://blog.fireeye.com/research/2013/01/happy-new-year-from-new-java-zero-day.html

  11. Java exploit follow up • What questions/implications does this episode trigger? • What information sources/methods can be helpful in understanding this issue?

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