Application for Information Component of
Information Competency
Department:
Date:
Application for program certification
Application for course certification
Program Name:
Course #:
Attach the curriculum guide for the program. For each
outcome area listed below, list the course number and
items from the course content page that show where the
course(s) meet the outcomes. Give the number of contact
hours of course content specific to each outcome area.
For each outcome area listed below, list items from the
course content page that show where the course meets the
outcomes. Give the number of contact hours of course
content specific to each outcome area.
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i1: Identify and formulate the need for information
Hours:
i2: Determine the type and scope of information needed
Hours:
i3: Formulate the information need into a manageable topic
Hours:
i4: Know how to use library catalogs, information databases [ProQuest for example], internet based search
technologies [google, altavista, etc.]
Hours:
i5: Identify and select appropriate information resources in order to retrieve relevant information
Hours:
i6: Know how information is created, organized, and disseminated
Hours:
i7: Distinguish between primary and secondary sources
Hours:
i8: Compare and contrast popular vs. scholarly sources
Hours:
i9: Appraise the contents and purpose of reference sources
Hours:
i10: Identify the characteristics of sources in a variety of formats
Hours:
i11: Understand the editorial biases and point(s) of view of information
Hours:
i12: Demonstrate that the information gathered is current and from a reliable source
Hours:
i13: Understand the ethical, legal, cultural, social and economic issues related to information in order to maintain a
civil standard in information usage
Hours:
i14: Recognize and respect intellectual property in compliance with copyright laws
Hours:
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Information Competency
i15: Recognize the ethics of information use and demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism by appropriately
acknowledging sources used
Hours:
i16: Recognize and comply with institutional policies on access to information resources, equipment, and facilities
Hours:
i17: Articulate the issues of censorship and freedom of speech
Hours:
i18: Apply creative and multiple search strategies in order to construct effective research methods
Hours:
i19: Measure the relevancy of the search results and revise the search strategy accordingly
Hours:
i20: Identify gaps in the search results and refine the search strategy accordingly
Hours:
i21: Compare – create charts, tables for the purpose of contrasting and comparing information
Hours:
i22: Document sources according to specific documentation style in order to maintain an academic standard in
research presentation, such as MLA style or APA style
Hours:
i23: Acquire skills to present research in a persuasive manner and in groups
Hours:
Signatures:
Department Chair
Date
School Dean
Date
Send the final form (both electronic copy and signed hard copy) and attachments to the chairperson of the AD/GE
Subcommittee, who will schedule your application for submission to the subcommittee and to the Curriculum Committee for
approval.
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