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Standard 2-Outcome 2B

Standard Two - Outcome 2B

Standard Two
The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.

Performance Indicators

2. The information literate student constructs and implements effectively-
designed search strategies.

Outcomes Include:

B. Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed.

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Objective:

Identifies keywords or phrases that represent a topic in general sources (e.g., library catalog, periodical index, online source) and in subject-specific sources.

Demonstrates an understanding that different terminology may be used in general sources and subject-specific sources.

Identifies alternate terminology, including synonyms, broader or narrower words and phrases that describe a topic.

Identifies keywords that describe an information source (e.g., book, journal article, magazine article, Web site).

Practice:

Have students write topic down, then pass the sheet around and have other students suggest keywords. Pick a topic appropriate to demographic characteristics of the students; use a real life application, have students developing own keywords, subjects.





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