INL102 Information Literacy
Description
Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, interpret, and use information legally, ethically, and effectively. This course provides a broad overview of information literacy concepts, including the differences between academic and popular research methods, finding and evaluating sources, reading sources critically, writing with sources, and safely navigating information networks such as the internet. Students must complete information literacy within their first 13 credits at Excelsior.
Prerequisites
This course does not require any prerequisites.
Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
Sections
| Term Dates | Term & Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 to December 21, 2025 | Fall II - 8 Week | Online |
| January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 | Spring I - 8 Week | Online |
| March 2, 2026 to April 26, 2026 | Spring II - 8 Week | Online |
| May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 | Summer I - 8 Week | Online |
| June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 | Summer II - 8 Week | Online |