This document provides an overview of information literacy outcomes and strategies for conducting library research. It discusses defining an information need, efficiently accessing relevant information from books, articles, and online resources. It also covers evaluating information sources and next steps for critically evaluating and appropriately using information.
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2. Information Literacy Outcomes
Recognize an information need and
formulate research questions
Define an information need and develop a strategy
Efficiently access information relevant to the
identified need
Know where to look
Implement and refine search strategy
Critically evaluate information using
applicable criteria
Evaluate information before you use it
12. Articles
contemporary or new information
narrowly focused perspective
may be popular, trade, or scholarly
find articles in a database
citation
full-text
23. What if it’s not full-text?
Give up
Switch topics
Look in a different database
Look for the title in print in the
CSU Catalog
Request the article through
InterLibrary Loan
24. Online Resources
today’s information
broad, variety perspective
questionable reliability and stability
find resources from reliable online
sources
25. How to find: Internet Resources
Search engines not all created equal!
Subject directories organized links to
resources
Professional & Trade organizations
websites provide industry news,
directories, etc.
Library Check out LibGuides: librarian
created research guides with
recommended resources
26. Know Your Domains
Extension Type
.edu Educational institution
.org Non-profit service organizations
.gov Government agency
.mil Military entities
.biz Businesses
.com Commercial organization
.net Internet service providers
27. What if I still can’t find what I’m
looking for?
Give up
Switch topics
Drop out of school
Look in a LibGuide for tips and
suggested resources
Ask a librarian for help
28. Next steps
Critically evaluate information using
applicable criteria
See presentation
Appropriately use information to fulfill the
identified need
Go to:
http://clayton.libguides.com/ENGL1102 and
http://clayton.libguides.com/Research for tips
on citing sources and avoiding plagiarism