Course Specific Research Support for DE 21: Home
The purpose of this page is to: highlight curriculum where information literacy instruction & support are expected; connect relevant librarian created content & tools; map information literacy related course outcomes to state & national standards
Introduction to Information Literacy course outcomes related to research skills:
- DE 21 CCOGIdentify an information need for a specific purpose.
Apply the process of effective information seeking, employing metacognition, intellectual curiosity, persistence, and creative thinking.
Use critical reading and thinking skills to seek, select, evaluate, and attribute sources appropriate for information needs.
Begin to use specialized vocabulary related to information literacy.
Other indicators of required research or information seeking:
From the Outcome and Assessment Strategies:
- Multi-Step Information Seeking Assignment
- Research Log or Journal
From the Course Content:
- Brainstorming to identify an information need
- Forming inquiry questions for academic and/or lifelong learning
- Exploring varied sources in order to refine topic selection
- Persistence in information seeking activities
- Identifying and selecting appropriate sources for information need
- Evaluating sources for credibility
- Using sources appropriately
Oregon Association of School Libraries
- Standard 2: Use skills, resources, and tools to draw conclusions, make informed decisions, create new knowledge, and apply knowledge to new situations
- Standard 1: Develop an appreciation for reading.
- Standard 2: Comprehend, interpret, and evaluate informational and fictional text.
- Standard 3: Build reading skills and behaviors for lifelong learning
Topic guide
Research Guide
Library Tutorials
Additional librarian-created content and tools
Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
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