Standard One
The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.

Performance Indicators

1. The information literate student defines and articulates the need for information.

Outcomes Include:

C. Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic.

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Objective:

Describes the difference between general and subject-specific information sources.

Demonstrates when it is appropriate to use a general and subject-specific information source (e.g., to provide an overview, to give ideas on terminology).

Practice:

In groups have students use subject encyclopedias, CQ Researcher and other reference sources (one source per group) to obtain background information on a given topic.