Information Literacy Framework Project Creation
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Demonstrate Knowledge Through Project Creation

1. Develop an Overview

a. Identify a purpose of research
b. Relate to prior knowledge
c. Brainstorm ideas
d. Summarize main ideas
e. Formulate research questions
f. Determine information needed
g. Browse for initial information

2. Information Gathering and Organization

a. Identify and locate a variety of resources and tools to gather pertinent information
b. Select appropriate tools for gathering and organizing data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, print materials, etc.)
c. Follow Copyright and Fair Use Laws when accessing information

3. Information Access

a. Use search features (author, subject, title, keyword) to locate information stored in a library
b. Use search features of electronic and print references (e.g. World Book, Primary and Middle Search, etc.)
c. Use search features of World Wide Web search engines (e.g. Yahoo, Google, databases, etc.)
d. Use advanced search features (keyword, quotes, etc.) of World Wide Web search engines

4. Interpretation and Analysis

a. Evaluate information for credibility and relevance
b. Identify tools that can be used to analyze data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, graphs, etc.)
c. Select appropriate tools for the analysis of data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, etc.)
d. Synthesize information
e. Compile a bibliography

5. Communication and Presentation

a. Demonstrate knowledge by creating a final product
b. Select the appropriate software, if applicable, for the task at hand (e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Web Presentation software, etc.)
c. Select appropriate hardware for presentations, if applicable (e.g. LCD projector)

6. Evaluate Product and Process

a. Question, evaluate, and assess the learning process for efficiency and effectiveness
b. Self-evaluate the final product
c. Apply criteria for evaluating others' products