Determines the nature and extent of information needed

Defines and articulates the need for information

Identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information

Considers the costs and benefits of acquiring the needed information

Reevaluates the nature and extent of the information need

Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently

Selects the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems for accessing the needed information

Constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies

Retrieves information online or in person using a variety of methods

Refines the search strategy if necessary

Extracts, records, and manages the information and its sources

Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system

Summarizes the main ideas to be extracted from the information gathered

Articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating both the information and its sources

Synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts

Compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information

Determines whether the new knowledge has an impact on the individual?s value system and takes steps to reconcile differences

Validates understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners

Determines whether the initial query should be revised

Uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

Applies new and prior information to the planning and creation of a particular product or performance

Revises the development process for the product or performance

Communicates the product or performance effectively to others

Understands many of the economic, legal and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally

Understands many of the ethical, legal and socio-economic issues surrounding information and information technology

Follows laws, regulations, institutional policies, and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources

Acknowledges the use of information sources in communicating the product or performance

Accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Recognizes the need for information.

Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making.

Formulates questions based on information needs.

Identifies a variety of potential sources of information.

Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information.

Evaluates information critically and competently.