I.
Awareness of the structure of the information
world / knowledge industry.
A.
Student is aware of legal, socio-political, and
economic issues surrounding information and
information technology.
B.
Student is aware of ethical issues and a
Christian perspective surrounding information and
information technology (e.g., plagiarism; use policy
regarding pornography; etc.).
C.
Student understands macro information
structures (e.g., how the Web is organized versus a
library collection; how papers get published in an
academic journal; etc.).
D. Student
understands micro information structures (e.g.,
specific electronic and print sources).
II.
Develop effective search strategies.
A.
Student determines the information requirements
for the research question, problem, or issue.
B.
Student determines what category of information
resource is most relevant to the information need and
develops a plan to search for needed information.
C.
Student monitors the success of the
search and changes strategies appropriately.
III.
Locate and retrieve information sources.
A.
Student is able to use a variety of information
technologies effectively to locate sources.
B.
Student correctly interprets bibliographic
citations, including Internet and other electronic
information.
C.
Student knows how to obtain materials,
including those not available at SPU (e.g.,
interlibrary loan; other local library resources;
etc.)
IV.
Analyze and critically evaluate information.
A.
Student analyzes and critically evaluates the
results of a search for accuracy, relevance,
timeliness, completeness, and authority.
B.
Student further assesses information by
distinguishing among facts, points of view, and
opinion, including the validity of arguments
presented.
V.
Organize and synthesize information.
A.
Student synthesizes information from a variety
of sources
B.
Student organizes information for practical
application.
VI.
Use/apply information.
A.
Student applies information to critical
thinking and problem-solving situations.
B.
Student integrates information resources into
academic discourse.
C.
Student produces and communicates information
in effective and appropriate formats.
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