The Impact of Digital Literacy on the Research Skills of College Students: A Quantitative Study

This study explores the impact of digital literacy on enhancing research skills among college students atMisamis University. Using a descriptive sampling method, 315 students from various disciplines weresurveyed about their perceptions of digital literacy and evaluated on their research skills. The findingsshow that digital literacy significantly improves students' ability to access academic databases, evaluatesources, and use digital tools for research. A perfect correlation between digital literacy and researchskills highlights the need for integrating digital literacy education into the curriculum. The studyrecommends practical, hands-on training, regular content updates, and additional resources to furtherstrengthen these skills.