Information Competency is the ability to recognize the need for information, knowing where to obtain the information, choosing the proper source and retrieving the correct information, knowing how to organize, analyze, and synthesize the information and then use and communicate the information. Is Information Competency Important? Yes! It is very important to me as a student, because researching information is present in most courses, be it a book, person, or project. Being competent in information retrieval helps the process and enables me to be a successful student.
I think that I am an information competent student. Since taking this course, I have learned so much and am grateful for it. I have been able to enhance what I already knew about obtaining research material. I know which resources are reputable and which are not. It surprised me to learn that a resource that I used previously and quite often was not reliable. The course has not only been education, but very fun and interesting.
