Reading Scope and Sequence, Using Information Sources

Reading Standard IV, Reference Skills

Lesson 460, Using Information Sources

Identifying the appropriate research reference source in which specific information is found

Identifying the appropriate everyday reference source in which specific information is found

Locating, gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information to be used in real world tasks.

Locating, gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information to be used for self-improvement.

Reading and analyzing material written for a general audience to meet personal goals, e.g., individual

Analyzing the validity and reliability of primary source information and using the information appropriately.

Doing research using both print materials and online resources

Recognizing and using organizational features of printed text, other media, and electronic information (parts of a text, citations, endnotes, bibliographic references, microprint, laser discs, hypertext, CD-ROM, keyword searches, bulletin boards, e-mail)

Locating and evaluating information sources (print materials, databases, CD-ROM, references, Internet information, electronic reference works, community and government data, television and radio resources, audio and visual materials)

 

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