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Standard 1-Outcome 1D

Standard One - Outcome 1D

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:

D. Defines or modifies the information need to achieve a manageable focus.

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Objective:

Identifies an initial question that might be too broad or narrow, as well as one that is probably manageable.

Explains his/her reasoning regarding the manageability of a topic with reference to available information sources.

Narrows a broad topic and broadens a narrow one by modifying the scope or direction of the question.

Demonstrates an understanding of how the desired end product (i.e., the required depth of investigation and analysis) will play a role in determining the need for information.

Uses background information sources effectively to gain an initial understanding of the topic.

Consults with the course instructor and librarians to develop a manageable focus for the topic.

Practice:

“POV means "point of view". Developing a point of view helps to narrow a topic. For example if the topic is global warming, maybe the POV is economic.





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