The document provides an overview of 21st century literacy skills needed for students to be successful in today's digital world. These include the ability to critically evaluate online information from a variety of sources, understand multimedia formats, and collaborate online. The document discusses the importance of teaching skills like problem solving, digital literacy, and analyzing information from different perspectives to prepare students. It also introduces various frameworks that can be used to guide students' research process and development of literacy skills, such as Guided Inquiry, Kuhlthau's Information Search Process, and the Big 6 model.