THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT READING STRATEGIES IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ DIGITAL INFORMATION LITERACY
Keywords:
digital information literacy, independent reading, critical reading, digital pedagogy, source evaluation, information searching, academic reading, university students, information credibility, learner autonomy.Abstract
The development of digital information literacy has become an essential component of higher education in the digital age. University students increasingly rely on online databases, electronic libraries, educational websites, digital textbooks, and artificial intelligence-supported tools to complete academic assignments and conduct research. However, access to a large amount of information does not necessarily guarantee the ability to identify reliable sources, evaluate evidence, recognise bias, and use information responsibly. This article examines the role of independent reading strategies in developing students’ digital information literacy.
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