Engages in the information literacy process: accesses, evaluates, and communicates information and ideas
Using effective problem solving skills and strategies to engage in the information literacy process, which includes accessing, evaluating, and communicating information and ideas, is an essential skill that a high school graduate must possess. This includes the following:
- Generating effective questions
- Articulating a clear research question or thesis statement
- Using appropriate means for locating and selecting research materials,
- Using information from a variety of sources, both print and electronic including electronic databases, the Internet, periodicals, interviews, surveys, books, and other informational publications
- Evaluating, interpreting, and selecting information
- Communicating research findings through a variety of means, both written and spoken
- Using technology effectively to communicate research findings
- Incorporating research findings without plagiarizing and adhering to a consistent format for documentation