Information Literacy Module

To be an effective communicator using visual information, you first need to develop the skills necessary for locating images. Use this video to learn strategies for locating images and get familiar with image databases or subject-specific collections accessible through the library.

Interpreting visual information is a critical skill you will use beyond your academic careers. Use this video to learn to ask questions and consider context when interpreting visuals.

Images are everywhere we look, especially online. From photos shared by friends on social media to illustrations in a textbook to news images reflecting current events, images can entertain us, teach us, and influence our perspectives on the world. It’s more important than ever to be visually literate—to be able to locate, evaluate, and understand visual images, and to think critically about how and why they are being used in different contexts. Let’s take a closer look at what visual literacy is and why it matters.

Use this video to help you incorporate quantitative data in your research and evaluate available sources for currency, accuracy, authority, relevance, and objectivity

Statistics are widely used to support arguments and positions. Use this video to learn to think critically about how the statistics you encounter were created and used to convey information.