Lins 130:Information Literacy Question Paper
Lins 130:Information Literacy
Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Studies (Library & Information Studies)
Institution: Kisii University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KISII UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
LINS 130: INFORMATION LITERACY
Stream YR 1 S1 TIME: 2HOURS
DAY, THURSDAY ,6TH 2012
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions in section A and any two questions in Section B.
SECTION A [30 Mks]
1. Define the following terms (6 Mks)
i. Information literacy
ii. Lifelong learning
iii. Literacy
2. a). List and explain three categories used to describe information literate students (4 Mks)
b). List the characteristics of information (6 Mks)
3. a). Briefly explain how the four pillars of education for the future influence lifelong learning. (8 Mks)
b). Explain the relationship between lifelong learning and information literacy (6 Mks)
SECTION B [40 Mks]
1. a). Describe the stages involved in generation and communication of research knowledge. (10 Mks)
b). List and describe the different types of information resources (10 Mks)
2. a). Explain the components of information literacy based on the big six model (10 Mks)
b). List and describe three models of communication (10 Mks)
3. Discuss the legal and ethical issues in obtaining and sharing information (20 Mks)
More Question Papers
Exams With Marking Schemes
Popular Exams
Mid Term Exams
End Term 1 Exams
End Term 3 Exams
Opener Exams
Full Set Exams
Return to Question Papers