Information literacy is...
Critical thinking (including recognizing what information is needed; how to find, organize, and evaluate information; how to use information ethically)
Lifelong learning
Research skills
Research process
Teaching students how to systematically approach new topics
Teaching students discipline-specific tools
Links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education
These literacies are closely related to information literacy and can often be integrated to enhance an assignment.