The development of Champlain's new common Core Curriculum provides a wonderful opportunity to integrate Information Literacy skills and outcomes throughout the four-year educational experience. As a first step, Champlain has developed the following set of information literacy skills and outcomes. [Download a printable version in PDF format]
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| 1. DEFINING THE TOPIC OR TASK |
| 1.1 Explore the general topic relevant to the task; get a broad overview. |
| 1.2 Narrow the topic; formulate the focus. Define the problem and clarify objectives. |
| 1.3 Identify keywords and related terms. |
1.4 Identify information requirements; determine the nature and extent of information needed.
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| 2. INFORMATION SEEKING |
| 2.1 Identify and prioritize likely sources of information. Formulate a research strategy. |
| 2.2 Identify task-appropriate starting points such as the Library website or resource guides, and determine which selections are most relevant. |
| 3. ACCESSING INFORMATION |
| 3.1 Find and access sources of information within the determined selections effectively and efficiently. |
| 3.2 Locate desired information within individual sources. |
| 3.3 Identify and note the source of the information so it can be cited correctly. |
| 4. SELECTING INFORMATION |
4.1 Examine and evaluate each information resource individually.
-Determine relevance to task and objective.
-Distinguish free internet from database sources; choose accordingly.
-Distinguish popular from scholarly sources; choose accordingly.
-Distinguish primary from secondary sources; choose accordingly. |
| 4.2 Accept or reject information resources. Examine and compare information from various sources. Evaluate relevance, reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, currency, and bias. |
4.3 Amass a collection of appropriate sources for the given purpose. Examine compiled information and assess whether additional information sources are needed.
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| 5. USING INFORMATION |
| 5.1 Take notes or otherwise gather, record, or store the information for later use. |
| 5.2 Organize information in a way that addresses the topic, problem, or task. |
| 5.3 Incorporate information from variety of appropriate sources effectively. |
| 5.4 Integrate selected information into own knowledge base and value system. |
| 5.5 Present the information accurately and effectively in a way that addresses the task or accomplishes the stated purpose. |
5.6 Accurately cite or attribute information.
-Identify elements essential for properly citing an information source.
-Select an appropriate citation style.
-Use that style consistently when citing sources. |
| 5.7 Evaluate the resulting project or product; loop back as needed to any step in the information process. |
| 6. USING TECHNOLOGY |
| 6.1 Choose when to use technology and when not to (e.g. understand when F2F is preferable to electronic communication). |
| 6.2 Choose technology tools appropriate to the given purpose. |
| 6.3 Use current applications (including specific features of appropriate tools) as needed, to store, organize, present, and convey information effectively and efficiently. |
| 6.4 Use electronic communication and presentation tools effectively and responsibly to participate meaningfully in the Champlain and broader learning communities. |
| 7. RECOGNIZING IMPLICATIONS |
| 7.1 Understand issues associated with information and technology use, such as privacy, confidentiality, security, intellectual property, and responsible use. Consider the ethical and legal implications when using information and technology. |
| 7.2 Develop a self-learning approach to technology; be prepared to adapt to new technologies. |
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