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Types of Information
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- Students will classify and distinguish between various types of information sources (e.g., scholarly articles, books, websites, primary sources) available through library resources and searching through web browsers.
- Students will recognize the strengths and limitations of different types of information formats (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, trade publications, popular media) in academic, professional and personal contexts.
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Searching Competencies
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- Students will formulate effective search queries using appropriate keywords and Boolean operators to retrieve relevant information from the web, library catalogs and library databases.
- Students will understand that research process is non-linear and iterative.
- Students will recognize and describe how algorithms used in search engines and digital databases can introduce bias in the retrieval and presentation of information.
- Students will learn the implications of algorithmic bias on information access, including its potential impact on diversity of viewpoints, representation of marginalized groups, and reinforcement of stereotypes.
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Evaluation
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- Students will critically evaluate information sources for accuracy, currency, relevance, authority, and bias using the Library’s SIFT method of evaluation.
- Students will differentiate between scholarly, peer-reviewed sources and non-scholarly sources, and apply evaluation skills to select credible information and appropriate types of sources for their research topics.
- Students will analyze how factors such as sample size, research design, data collection methods, and ethical considerations can influence the validity, reliability, and generalizability of research findings.
- Students will critically evaluate research to discern strengths and weaknesses, demonstrating an understanding of the complexities and challenges involved in conducting academic research.
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Information Has Value
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- Students will recognize how information reflects and shapes cultural, social, and political perspectives.
- Students will critically examine biases and stereotypes present in information sources and consider diverse viewpoints in their information-seeking behaviors.
- Students will articulate the ethical issues related to intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism in the context of using and sharing information obtained through library resources.
- Students will respect the intellectual contributions of others by properly attributing sources and avoiding plagiarism in their academic work
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations related to information access, privacy, and confidentiality.
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