Information Literacy Objectives
1) Determine the information need
FRAMEWORK: RESEARCH AS INQUIRY
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Recognize the different characteristics of popular and scholarly sources.
- Recognize the different characteristics of primary and secondary sources.
2) Access the information effectively and efficiently
FRAMEWORK: SEARCHING AS A STRATEGIC EXPLORATION
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic GALILEO functions (eg: results list, email, cite tool)
- Build an effective search strategy including determining keywords.
- Search the library catalog in order to locate an appropriate resource
- Identify appropriate library databases for specific research needs.
- Refine and narrow searches using built-in database limiters.
3) Identify the purpose and audience of potential sources
FRAMEWORK: INFORMATION CREATION AS A PROCESS
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Differentiate between types of source materials (e.g., books, journal articles, websites, newspapers).
- Identify appropriate resources for their research needs.
- Define the peer review process.
4) Evaluate information and its sources critically
FRAMEWORK: AUTHORITY IS CONSTRUCTED AND CONTEXTUAL
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Identify qualities that help determine currency, relevance, accuracy, and purpose in a source.
- Defend source credibility using indicators of authority.
- Assess content critically and with an awareness of source and personal biases.
5) Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
FRAMEWORK: SCHOLARSHIP AS CONVERSATION
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Monitor gathered information and assess gaps for research.
- Identify differing viewpoints encountered in the source.
6) Access and use information ethically and legally.
FRAMEWORK: INFORMATION HAS VALUE
Lesson Objectives: Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:
- Recognize different types of plagiarism and how to avoid them.
- Cite sources correctly in the appropriate documentation style.
- Recognize that personal information can be collected, used, and sold online.
Based on the State College of Florida, Manatee / Sarasota Learning Objectives document