Specifically, this guide will enable students to demonstrate the following ACRL Information Literacy standards outcomes:
1.1 c Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic
1.1 e Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information need
1.2 e Differentiates between primary and secondary sources, recognizing how thir use and imporatnce vary with eachdiscipline
2.2 b Selects controlled vocabulary specific to the discipline or information retrieval source
2.2 f Implements the search using investigative protocols appropriate to the discipline
2.3 a Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variet of formats
2.4 a Assesses the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized
2.5 c Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources
3.1 a Reads the text and selects main ideas
3.2 a Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias
3.4 a Determines whether information satisfies the research or other information needed
3.4 c Draws conclusions based upon information gathered
3.4 g Selects information that provides evidence for the topic
3.7 c Reviews informaton retrieval sources used and expands to include others as needed
4.3 b Incorporates principles of design and communication
5.3 a Selects an appropriate documentation style and uses it consistently to cite sources