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Scholarly, Practice and Leadership Developing the Doctoral Identity Professor David Proudfoot May 30, 2016

Information literacy produces a substantial foundation in regards to productive management within an organization, scholars furthering their education and analysts in diverse fields. According to Franklin (n.d.), an information literate person is defined as one who recognizes a need for information and, locates the information and evaluates and uses it effectively. According to Scott and O'Sullivan (2005), information literacy is a critical competency for lifelong, collaborative learning.  Information literacy enhances substance ability and permits doctoral students to increase their analysis, enhance self-sufficiency, and take accountability for their own learning....