The Interplay between Digital Competencies and Information Literacy in Academic Writing Online Class during COVID-19 Pandemic (PLS-SEM Approach)

Abstract. Due to insufficient academic literacy competency, which consists of information and digital students face online learning barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, in 21st-century framework, competency has considered as an essential skill. This study examines interplay between mastery hardware & software, cooperation, security, development, skills toward literacy. They were randomly selected respondents was a sample 258 from ESP class who took writing Papua's university. The data analyzed using Smart PLS 3.0.0. order conduct exploratory factor analysis. results show that correlates positively with development mastery. Meanwhile, software have positive association cooperation. correlation implications for staff policymakers findings this are presented.Keywords: Exploratory Factor Analysis, Digital Competency, Information Literacy, Academic Writing,