Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

Keywords

information literacy, research methods, primary sources, critical thinking, discernment, DIKW

Abstract

In Information Science studies, the Data/Information/Knowledge/Wisdom (DIKW) hierarchy is a conventional construct for making sense of the terms. However, when examined with any rigor, the distinctions become challenged and the hierarchy appears to fail. I suggest that the reason for this is the tacit classification of this hierarchy as a disciplinary ontological narrative. With context-appropriate definitions and delimitations, the DIKW hierarchy can still be useful as a model for specific applications in information literacy pedagogy. This is illustrated in the context of theological education by using the construct to differentiate the identification of primary sources in the Seminary disciplines.

Journal Title

Advances in the Study of Information and Religion

Volume

3

Issue

1

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21038/asir.2013.0006

First Department

Library Sciences

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