CSUMB Information Competence Tutorials
The online tutorials listed below provide guidance and practical exercises on Information Competence. These tutorials have been specifically adapted to the needs of California State University Monterey Bay students from modules originally created at the Cal Poly State University Library, San Luis Obispo. You may return to this menu from any of the tutorials by clicking on "Information Competence Tutorials Home" on the navigation bar. The first page of each tutorial indicates the contents for that tutorial.
Define the Research Topic
Determine the Information Requirements for the Research Question
Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information
Use the Technological Tools For Accessing Information
Evaluate Information
Understand Ethical, Legal, Socio-Political Issues Surrounding Information/Information Technology
Use, Evaluate, and Treat Critically Information Received From the Mass Media