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Information Literacy

Searching as Strategic Exploration

Searching as Strategic Exploration

 

The Big Questions:

  • What sources create information related to my information need?

  • What search strategies and search tools will give me the information I require?

  • Who are the experts that may aid me?

  • Do I have enough information?

Understandings:

  • Research skills will grow as one moves from a novice to expert researcher.

  • Familiarity with information sources in a particular field is necessary to become an expert researcher.

  • Information is organized for a purpose.

  • Initial searches may not produce adequate results.  

  • Guidance from experts may be required.

Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to...

  • determine the extent of their information need.
  • investigate and explain how information is organized for the purpose of understanding how to access it.
  • access the information they need.
  • determine when help is needed to find the necessary information.
  • analyze their own privileges in access to information.