An ongoing set of processes for how to locate information, evaluate it, and understand how credible, useful, or relevant it is.
Now, let's break that down a little.
1. It's a set of processes, which means it takes time and effort to learn. As with anything else, though, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Because it's ongoing, you'll still have to keep your skills sharp over time.
2. Locating information is hard, partially because we're surrounded by it and therefore can be easily overwhelmed with choice. You can learn how to sort through the nonsense, though.
3. Evaluating information once you've found it means breaking it down into its pieces and parts.
4. Understanding, of course, is putting all of the above together in a way you can use. It's also about matching the information to your needs, and knowing which tools fit your tasks.
Let's dig in. Check out the "Locate" tab next.
PS -- if you want or need more help at any time, please ask! My contact information is right here on this guide and I would love to help. (It's literally my job.)
