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Standard 2-Outcome 2D

Standard Two - Outcome 2D

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:

D. Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes for books).

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Objective:

Demonstrates when it is appropriate to search a particular field (e.g., title, author, subject).

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of Boolean logic and constructs a search statement using Boolean operators.

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of proximity searching and constructs a search statement using proximity operators.

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of nesting and constructs a search using nested words or phrases.

Demonstrates and understanding of the concept of browsing and uses an index that allows it.

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of keyword searching and uses it appropriately and effectively.

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of truncation and uses it appropriately and effectively.

Practice:

Help student create a strategy by picking a relevant to the topic, write terminology on board and outline strategy. Then have students physically represent AND and OR (e.g. students wearing green, stand; those also wearing���.etc).

Be sure your sample topic for demo is of interest and is memorable to students-current topic, scandal, etc.





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