Basic Knowledge
50 pts
Practical Application
75 pts
Applied Theory
100 pts
Develops a research plan appropriate to the investigative method
Selects controlled vocabulary specific to the discipline or information retrieval source.
Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed.
Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes for books).
Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats.
Uses specialized online or in person services available at the institution to retrieve information needed (e.g., interlibrary loan/document delivery, professional associations, institutional research offices, community resources, experts and practitioners).
Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias
Determines probable accuracy by questioning the source of the data, the limitations of the information gathering tools or strategies, the reasonableness of the conclusions, and verification of the information by other sources.
Determines if original information need has been satisfied or if additional information is needed.