Seeking
Research
  • Recognizes both print and online materials as sources for information ACRL 1.2c; AASL 1.4
  • Understanding embargo enacted by publishers ACRL 1.2a
  • Accesses information by discipline ACRL 1.2b; NEASC 4.19, 7.8
  • Investigates scope, content, and organization of information retrieval systems ACRL 2.1c
  • Constructs effective search strategies ACRL 2.2a
  • Selects efficient and effective approaches for accessing the information needed. ACRL 2.1d
  • Differentiates between the types of sources available for information retrieval. ACRL 2.c
  • Generate key words for main topic idea, and broader and narrower terms. ACRL 2.2b
  • Understand and utilize truncation, nesting, and field-specific searching. ACRL 2.2d
  • Select appropriate research databases for topic ACRL 2.2e
  • Comprehend and utilize controlled vocabulary.  ACRL 2.2c
  • Identify synonyms for key words. ARCL 2.2b
  • Utilize Boolean operators. ACRL 2.2d
  • Identify “terms of art”. ACRL 1.1e
  • Select appropriate research database. ACRL 2.2e
Technology
  • Navigates scholarly online databases by discipline.  NEASC 4.6; NETS 1,5; MSCHE II
  • Demonstrates the ability to locate, download and print the PICO form. NETS 1,6
  • Able to use print and online dictionaries/thesauri. ACRL 1.1c, 1.1e
  • Identifies file formats and extensions such as txt, html, pdf, psd, and etc. NEASC 4.6, NETS 1, 5
  • Able to locate and use CAT banks.
  • Understands corresponding software for format operation. NEASC 4.6; NETS 1,5
  • Identifies the difference between articles in html and pdf. MSCHE II; NEASC 4.6; NETS 1,5
  • Exhibits understanding of RSS and page readers. NEASC 4.6; NETS 1,3,5
  • Acquires and operates a .wav, .avi, or other audiovisual file extension. NEASC 4.6; NETS 1,5
  • Accesses information from a wiki. NEASC 4.6; NETS 1, 3, 5
  • Uses federal searching systems to retrieve information. ACRL 2.3a
  • Selects among various technologies the most appropriate one for the task of extracting information. ACRL 2.4a
  • Locate online resources, navigate databases. ACRL 2.2e
  • Ability to locate and navigate online style guides. ACRL 5.3a; NETS 1, 5

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