Competency 8. 
Self-assess the information-seeking processes used.

8.1 Understand that information-seeking consists of evolving, non-linear processes that include making multiple decisions and choices.
8.2 Describe the criteria used to make decisions and choices at each step of the particular process used.
8.3 Assess effectiveness of each step of the process and refine the search process in order to make it more effective.
8.4 Understand that many of the components of an information seeking process are transferable and, therefore, are applicable to a variety of information needs.

Best Practice Examples

• Job Hunting on the Internet HTML Slide Show (Lazewski)
• Journal Database Searching Exercise Using Advanced Techniques (Herrling)
• Decision Points in the Reserach Process (Prucha)
• Give Students the Brush (Pope)
• Creating & Applying a Company Profile (Schmidt)

 

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