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Standard 2-Outcome 1D

Standard Two - Outcome 1D

Standard Two
The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.

Performance Indicators

1. The information literate student selects the most appropriate investigative
methods or information retrieval systems for accessing the needed information.

Outcomes Include:

D. Selects efficient and effective approaches for accessing the information needed from the investigative method or information retrieval system.

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Objective:

Selects appropriate information sources (i.e., primary, secondary or tertiary sources) and determines their relevance for the current information need.

Determines appropriate means for recording or saving the desired information (e.g., printing, saving to disc, photocopying, taking notes).

Analyzes and interprets the information collected using a growing awareness of key terms and concepts to decide whether to search for additional information or to identify more accurately when the information need has been met.

Practice:

In a group students are asked to develop a list of “short-cuts” for searching various given databases.