Scientific work

Information literacy is essential in the process of scientific work.

The FHNW Library uses the following definition as a guideline for its academic work programmes:

Information literacy is a set of skills and includes

reflective exploration of information,
the understanding of how information is created and evaluated,
the organisation and use of information to create new knowledge and
responsible participation in communities of learning/research.

_{Schweizer Standards der Informationskompetenz. (2011). Projekt „Informationskompetenz an Schweizer Hochschulen“.}_{https://www.informationskompetenz.ch/de/standards-ch}

_{Gemeinsame Kommission Informationskompetenz von dbv und VDB, Schoenbeck, O., & Werr, N. (2021). Framework Informationskompetenz in der Hochschulbildung. o-bib. Das offene Bibliotheksjournal / Herausgeber VDB, 8(2), Article 2.}_{https://doi.org/10.5282/o-bib/5674}

I explore information reflectively

I not only search for information, but also critically reflect on which of it is relevant to my research question. I choose suitable search strategies and find my way through complex information landscapes.
Support: Research

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I understand how information is created

I can understand the processes by which information is created. I understand scientific methods, the role of institutions and media as well as the influence of power and interests on the production of knowledge.

I can categorise and evaluate information

I can categorise, compare and evaluate information. I distinguish between facts and opinions, assess the credibility of sources and analyse the arguments of others.

I can organise and use information

I am able to structure and synthesise information and use it for my own purposes. This includes writing summaries, taking notes, citing sources and presenting research findings.
Support: Reference management and citation

I can create new knowledge

I can link existing informations with each other and create new connections. I formulate hypotheses, carry out experiments and am able to write scientific papers with the information I have found.

I participate responsibly in communities of learning/research

I recognise the social dimension of information literacy. I work in groups, share my results with others and handle information ethically and responsibly.