While the exact wording varies from source document to source document, what is common among most of the documents consulted is the existence of the ideas expressed in the eight broad categories of information literacy competency areas. Student defines a manageable focus and timeline. Develop effective search strategies Student determines the information requirements for the research question, problem, or issue. Student determines what category of information resource is most relevant to the information need and develops a plan to search for needed information. Student selects and uses effectively information retrieval tools, including modifying the search strategy for any given tool in response to the results obtained.
Student uses the technological tools for accessing information.
Student can access and effectively use the campus information systems, information networks, and the Internet to locate information appropriate to the need. Student correctly interprets bibliographic citations and Internet equivalents and knows how to obtain cited items. Student uses interlibrary loan, document delivery, electronic transmission, or other means to obtain material not available locally. Student filters large amounts of information and distinguishes among facts, points of view, and opinion. Organize and synthesize information Student synthesizes information from a variety of sources and organizes information for practical application.