Information Competence

A SET OF CORE COMPETENCIES

In order to be able to find, evaluate, use, communicate and appreciate information in all its various formats, students must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

1. Formulate and state a research question, problem or issue not only within the conceptual framework of a discipline, but also in a manner in which others can readily understand and cooperatively engage in the search.
2. Determine the information requirements for a research question, problem or issue in order to formulate a search strategy that will use a variety of resources.
3. Locate and retrieve relevant information, in all its various formats, using, when appropriate, technological tools.
4. Organize information in a manner that permits analysis, evaluation, synthesis and understanding.
5. Create and communicate information effectively using various media.
6. Understand the ethical, legal and socio-political issues surrounding information.
7. Understand the techniques, points of view and practices employed in the presentation of information from all sources.

Source: Information Competence in the CSU: A Report submitted to the Commission on Learning Resources and Instructional Technology (CLRIT) by the CLRIT Information Competence Work Group; revised: 1/97.

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