Competency 7. 
Organize, synthesize, integrate and apply the information.

7.1 Use appropriate documentation style to cite sources used.
7.2 Summarize the information retrieved (e.g., write an abstract or construct an outline).
7.3 Recognize and accept the ambiguity of multiple points of view.
7.4 Organize the information in a logical and useful manner.
7.5 Synthesize the ideas and concepts from the information sources collected.
7.6 Determine the extent to which the information can be applied to the information need.
7.7 Integrate the new information into existing body of knowledge.
7.8 Create a logical argument based on information retrieved.

Best Practice Examples

• Job Hunting on the Internet HTML Slide Show (Lazewski)
• Journal Database Searching Exercise Using Advanced Techniques (Herrling)
• Creating & Applying a Company Profile (Schmidt)

 

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