There are three (3) learning objectives for this instructional session:
The session addresses developing these ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards:
With the vast amount of information available on the Internet, people are accustomed to searching for what they want. This doesn't mean that they have the skills to easily find information that is on target, accurate and trustworthy. Beginning college students, in particular, need to develop effective information skills.
This is where the Analyze Search Evaluation (ASE) Information instruction session comes in. This process will prepare students to analyze their information needs, search for information using the most appropriate and effective methods, and evaluate the information to make sure it meets their needs.
The goal of this instructional session is to help students learn to use the ASE process to improve their information skills for academic and personal purposes. The session is: