Faculty Toolkit for Teaching Information Literacy

Identifying the Information Needed

The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed:

  • understands the research assignment and is able to communicate it to others.
  • formulates a thesis statement or research question that fits into the parameters of the research assignment.
  • explores and refines a topic using appropriate library and Internet sources.
  • explores general information sources (e.g., encyclopedias) to increase familiarity with the topic.
  • recognizes various types and formats of information and understands their value and differences.

 


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RAILS Rubrics: Define Information Needs

About RAILS (Rubric Assessment of Information Literacy Skills)

Last Update: 19 Jun 14:20