Assessing Information Need
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Narrows down broad research topic to a more specific research topic (refines research topic)
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Creates questions that guide the research topic
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Determines how certain information sources (primary &/or secondary) can meet the information need (sees clear connection between the need and the information that a particular resources provides)
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Refines research topic depending on familiarity with topic
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Creates questions depending on familiarity with topic
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Familiarizes with how frequently used information sources (primary &/or secondary) can meet the information needs
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Uses broad topic for research
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Lacks ability to narrow research topic (Research topic is too broad for accurate searching; does not refine research topic)
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Lacks the use of guide questions for research topic
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Lacks ability to distinguish between certain information sources (primary &/or secondary)
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Accessing Information Resources |
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Uses a wide variety of medium (both print and online resources) to access information
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Uses a wide variety of information searching options (basic, advanced, Boolean, etc.) and determines which search approach is more suitable
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Uses information resources that are tailored to the information need (familiarity with the types of information particular resources provide)
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Uses medium (both print and online resources)that he/she is familiar with (uncertain of best sources that meets the need) (tends to not branch out to other sources)
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Uses a wide variety of resources but is not familiar with the most suitable resource
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Uses a limited number of medium to access information
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Uses limited information searching options (Uses basic search option)
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Lacks ability to tailor the search approach to meet research needs
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Using Information |
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Balances between the use of original thoughts & new ideas in the document
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Uses new information to extend/build upon original thoughts & ideas
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Uses new information that is topically connected to the existing work and weaves it into the document in a fluid manner
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Paraphrases as oppose to using “direct quotes” (Relies less on new information to make argument or claims)
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Relies on the new information when unfamiliar with the topic; relies more on original though when familiar with the topic
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Uses new information is topically connected to the existing work however it may not be fully weaved into the document in a fluid manner
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Uses a combination of paraphrases and “direct quotes”
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Relies mostly on the new information in the document
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Lacks ability to use new information to extend/build upon original thought & ideas
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Uses new information in place of own ideas
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Uses new information that is not topically connected to the existing work (Document lacks fluidity)
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Uses mostly “direct quotes” (Relies mostly on direct quotes to make argument or claims)
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Evaluating Information |
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Distinguishes accurately between authoritative sources and non authoritative sources
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Uses key features in determining authority
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Understands that authoritative sources are deemed worthy of acceptance by readers (the importance of using authoritative sources)
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Distinguishes between authoritative sources and non authoritative sources that he/she is familiar with
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Uses both authoritative and non authoritative sources
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Lacks ability to distinguish between authoritative sources and non authoritative sources
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Uses non authoritative sources
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Lacks awareness of identifying key features that determine authority
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Lacks knowledge of the importance of using authoritative sources
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Using Information Ethically & Legally |
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Cites & references information appropriately that is paraphrased or quoted directly
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Cites & references various forms of information (blogs, journal articles, news papers, encyclopedias, etc.) accurately
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Uses the appropriate manual of style necessary for a particular audience
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Includes footnotes, citations, & bibliographic references for all sources used
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Cites & references appropriately the majority of information that is paraphrased
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Cites & references accurately various forms of information (blogs, journal articles, news, etc.) that he/she is familiar with
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Uses the appropriate manual of style most often
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Includes footnotes, citations, & bibliographic references for all sources
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Lacks the ability to distinguish between paraphrasing or quoting directly
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Cites & references information inaccurately that is paraphrased or quoted directly
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Lacks the ability to cite & reference various medium (blogs, journal articles, news, papers, encyclopedias, etc.)
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Uses inappropriate manual of style for a particular audience
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Excludes footnotes, citations, & bibliographic for sources used in the document
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