The following student learning outcomes are based on ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy. These outcomes were developed with the UHD community in mind and can be used as a guide for integrating information literacy into the curriculum.
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| Understands the role of the library in college learning. (IV) |
| Understands the various modes in which information is created, processed, distributed and ultimately located using curation tools like library databases, search engines and other digital repositories. (SS) |
| Recognize issues of access or lack of access to information sources. (IV) |
| Understands how and why some individuals or groups may be underrepresented or systematically marginalized within the systems that produce and disseminate information. (IV) |
| EVALUATE |
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Use indicators of authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency and context to determine the credibility and usefulness of sources. (ACC) |
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Define different types of authority, such as scholar, subject expertise, professional or special experience (participant in historic event). (ACC) |
| Understand the increasingly social nature of the information ecosystem where authorities actively connect with one another and sources develop over time. (ACC) |
| Critically evaluates contributions made by others in a participatory information environment. (SC) |
| INQUIRY |
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Interpret an assignment so as to determine required research parameters. (RI) |
| Identify problems and questions related to their topic as a basis for developing a legitimate research question. (RI) |
| Synthesize ideas gathered from multiple resources and develops own point of view based on supportive evidence. (RI) |
| Analyzes gathered information for conflicting information or gaps in knowledge and formulate additional questions for research to address those weaknesses. (RI) |
| ETHICS |
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Credit original ideas of others through proper citation based on a specified style format. (SC) |
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Recognize what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid intentional and unintentional plagiarism. (IV) |
| Exhibit proper use of paraphrasing, citations, footnotes in written work. (SC) |
| Recognize when it is necessary to seek permission before using information or original work by others. (IV) |
| SEARCH |
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Break down a research question by identifying key concepts, synonyms and related terms appropriate for a search query. (SS) |
| Match information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools. (SS) |
| Read a search results page and refines search strategies as necessary, based on search results. (SS) |
| Use different types of searching language appropriately and effectively apply search techniques such as truncation, phrase searching and database filters. (SS) |
| INSIGHT |
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Identifies and analyzes different viewpoints in order to cultivate self-awareness of their own biases and world views. (RI) |
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Protects personal privacy and actively secure online information. (IV) |
| Participate conscientiously and ethically in collaborative environments. (SC) |
| Adapt to and understand new technologies and the impact they have on learning. (ICP) |
