See below the Stewart Library Faculty Staff comments on which ACRL outcomes they feel the instruction program is currently addressing. These are noted by the faculty/staff member's initial within the boxes below. These comments were compiled in February 2001.

Participants: A= Art Carpenter, C= Carol Hansen, E= Evan Christensen, F= Fran Zedney, J= Jill Newby, L= Lonna Rivera, R= Ruby Licona, S= Shaun Spiegel, W= Wade Kotterc

Codes: CR=for Credit classes in general, 2201=LibSci 2201, 2202=Internet Navigator, HU1115=HU1115, E=english 2010, F=first year experience, S=subject specific, R=individualized instruction (often at reference)

	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Standard One The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.
Performance Indicators:
1.The information literate student defines and articulates the need for information.
Outcomes Include:
1.1.1Confers with instructors and participates in class discussions, peer workgroups, and electronic discussions to identify a research topic, or other information need	L	RAW SC	SC	C	RJC	C	C	S		SC
1.1.2. Develops a thesis statement and formulates questions based on the information need	L	RAW SC	WSC	C	RJC			JS	JC	S
1.1.3. Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic	L  F	FRAW SC	FWS C	C	RJF	FLC	FL	FLJSC	FLCJ	FLJSC
1.1.4. Defines or modifies the information need to achieve a manageable focus	L F	RAWS C	WSC	C	RJC			JS	J	LJFSC
1.1.5. Identifies key concepts and terms that describe the information need	L	RAWS	WS		RJ			JS	J	LJS
1.1.6. Recognizes that existing information can be combined with original thought, experimentation, and/or analysis to produce new information	LF	RAWS C	SC	C	RJC
2. The information literate student identifies a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
1.2.1. Knows how information is formally and informally produced, organized, and disseminated	LF	REJA WSC	C	C	JC
1.2.2. Recognizes that knowledge can be organized into disciplines that influence the way information is accessed	LF	REJA WSC	C	C	JC			RJSC		RSC
1.2.3. Identifies the value and differences of potential resources in a variety of formats (e.g., multimedia, database, website, data set, audio/visual, book)	LF	REJA WSC	C	C	JC	LRJF C	FRL	LRFSC	L	FRLS
1.2.4. Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources (e.g., popular vs. scholarly, current vs. historical)	LF	REJA WSC	SC	C	JC	RFSC	RFS	LRJW FSC		LRJW SC
1.2.5. Differentiates between primary and secondary sources, recognizing how their use and importance vary with each discipline	LF	REJAW SC	C	C	JC			LRJ WSC		SLRW
1.2.6. Realizes that information may need to be constructed with raw data from primary sources	L	REAS			J			LRJC		LRS
3. The information literate student considers the costs and benefits of acquiring the needed information.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
1.3.1. Determines the availability of needed information and makes decisions on broadening the information seeking process beyond local resources (e.g., interlibrary loan; using resources at other locations; obtaining images, videos, text, or sound)	LF	REJA WSC	JSC	JC	RJC			JLRF SC		JSRL FC
1.3.2. Considers the feasibility of acquiring a new language or skill (e.g., foreign or discipline-based) in order to gather needed information and to understand its context	L	RSC		C	C			LASC		S
1.3.3. Defines a realistic overall plan and timeline to acquire the needed information	LF	RJAW SC	SC	C	RJC			RSC		RFS
4. The information literate student reevaluates the nature and extent of the information need.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
1.4.1 Reviews the initial information need to clarify, revise, or refine the question	LF	REJW SC	SC	C	JC			JLRFC		CSJL RAF
1.4.2. Describes criteria used to make information decisions and choices	L	RWS C	SC	C	JC			LRC	A	LRS
Standard Two The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Performance Indicators:
2.1.The information literate student selects the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems for accessing the needed information.		E
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
2.1.1.Identifies appropriate investigative methods (e.g., laboratory experiment, simulation, fieldwork)	LF	RA						LR		R
2.1.2. Investigates benefits and applicability of various investigative methods	LF	RA			J			LR		R
2.1.3. Investigates the scope, content, and organization of information retrieval systems	LF	RAW SC		C	JC			LRFSC		SLRF
2.1.4. Selects efficient and effective approaches for accessing the information needed from the investigative method or information retrieval system	LF	RAW SC		C	J			RWF SC		SLRF
2.2.. The information literate student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies.		E
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
2.2.1. Develops a research plan appropriate to the investigative method	LF	RAW SC	C	C	RC			RWSC		RS
2.2.2. Identifies keywords, synonyms and related terms for the information needed	LJF	RAWS C	SC	CC	RC	FSC	FSC	LRJW FSC		LSR WF
2.2.3. Selects controlled vocabulary specific to the discipline or information retrieval source	LJF	RAWS		C	R			LJR WFS		LRS
2.2.4. Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes for books)	LJF	RAW		C	R	F	F	FLRJ W		LRJF
2.2.5. Implements the search strategy in various information retrieval systems using different user interfaces and search engines, with different command languages, protocols, and search parameters	LJF	RAWS		C	R	L	L	JLRW S		JLRS
2.2.6 Implements the search using investigative protocols appropriate to the discipline	LF	RAS		C	R			LRWS		RS
2.3 . The information literate student retrieves information online or in person using a variety of methods.		E		C
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
2.3.1.Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats	LRJFS	AWSC	C	C	C	LWF SC	LSW FC	SLRJ WFC	LWC	LSRJ WFC
2.3.2. Uses various classification schemes and other systems (e.g., call number systems or indexes) to locate information resources within the library or to identify specific sites for physical exploration	LRJF	AWSC	C	C	C	LW	WL	WLR JFSC		LRSJ WFC
2.3.4. Uses specialized online or in person services available at the institution to retrieve information needed (e.g., interlibrary loan/document delivery, professional associations, institutional research offices, community resources, experts and practitioners)	LRJF	ASC		C	C			LRJFS		LRJA SF
2.3.5. Uses surveys, letters, interviews, and other forms of inquiry to retrieve primary information	LRF	A						LS		S
2.4. The information literate student refines the search strategy if necessary.		E
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
2.4.1. Assesses the quantity, quality, and relevance of the search results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized	LF	RAW SC	C	C	RJC			WFSC		JFS
2.4.2. Identifies gaps in the information retrieved and determines if the search strategy should be revised	LF	RAW SC	C	C	RJC			WFS		JFS
2.4.3. Repeats the search using the revised strategy as necessary	L	RAW SC	C	C	RJC			WS		JS
2.5. The information literate student extracts, records, and manages the information and its sources.		E
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
2.5.1. Selects among various technologies the most appropriate one for the task of extracting the needed information (e.g., copy/paste software functions, photocopier, scanner, audio/visual equipment, or exploratory instruments)	RJF	SC	C	C	RC			C		LAC
2.5.2. Creates a system for organizing the information	RJF	AWSC		C	RC
2.5.3. Differentiates between the types of sources cited and understands the elements and correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources	LRF	AWSC	C	C	RJC			LJS		S
2.5.4. Records all pertinent citation information for future reference	LRJF	AWSC	C		R			LJWS		S
2.5.5. Uses various technologies to manage the information selected and organized	RJF	ASC	C	C	R			S		S
Standard Three The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.		E
Performance Indicators:
3.1. The information literate student summarizes the main ideas to be extracted from the information gathered.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.1.1. Reads the text and selects main ideas	LJFS	RAWC	C	C	RC			JS		S
3.1.2. Restates textual concepts in his/her own words and selects data accurately	LJFS	RAWC	C	C	RC			JS		S
3.1.3. Identifies verbatim material that can be then appropriately quoted	LJFS	RC		C	R			JS		AS
3.2. The information literate student articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating both the information and its sources.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.2.1. Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias	LJF	RAW SC	C	C	R	WFS	WF	JWS	JW	S
3.2.2. Analyzes the structure and logic of supporting arguments or methods	LF	R			R
3.2.3. Recognizes prejudice, deception, or manipulation	LJFS	RAWC	C	C	R	S		LJSC		LS
3.2.4. Recognizes the cultural, physical, or other context within which the information was created and understands the impact of context on interpreting the information	LJF	RAC	C	C	R			C
3.3. The information literate student synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts.				C
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.3.1. Recognizes interrelationships among concepts and combines them into potentially useful primary statements with supporting evidence	LRF	AWC	C	C	RJC			L
3.3.2. Extends initial synthesis, when possible, at a higher level of abstraction to construct new hypotheses that may require additional information	LRF	SC	C	C	RJC
3.3.3. Utilizes computer and other technologies (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, and audio or visual equipment) for studying the interaction of ideas and other phenomena	RF	W	W		R
3.4. The information literate student compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.4.1. Determines whether information satisfies the research or other information need	LJF	RAW SC	C	C	RC			JWS		JFS
3.4.2. Uses consciously selected criteria to determine whether the information contradicts or verifies information used from other sources	LJ	RWS C			R			JWS		JS
3.4.3. Draws conclusions based upon information gathered	LJ	RASC			R			JS		JS
3.4.4 Tests theories with discipline-appropriate techniques (e.g., simulators, experiments)		R			R
3.4.5. Determines probable accuracy by questioning the source of the data, the limitations of the information gathering tools or strategies, and the reasonableness of the conclusions		RAW SC		C	RJ			WS		S
3.4.6. Integrates new information with previous information or knowledge	LF	RW SC	C	C	RJC			WSC		AS
3.4.7. Selects information that provides evidence for the topic	LF	RJAW SC	C	C	RJC			WSC		S
3.5. The information literate student determines whether the new knowledge has an impact on the individual’s value system and takes steps to reconcile differences.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.5.1. Investigates differing viewpoints encountered in the literature	LJF	RAS			R	S		S		S
3.5.2. Determines whether to incorporate or reject viewpoints encountered	LF	RA			RJ
3.6. The information literate student validates understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.6.1. Participates in classroom and other discussions	LFS	RAWC	C	C	RJC	LWSC	SWLC	LWSC	FC
3.6.2. Participates in class-sponsored electronic communication forums designed to encourage discourse on the topic (e.g., email, bulletin boards, chat rooms)	LF	RAW	SC	C	R
3.6.3. Seeks expert opinion through a variety of mechanisms (e.g., interviews, email, listservs)	F	RAW			R
3.7. The information literate student determines whether the initial query should be revised.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
3.7.1. Determines if original information need has been satisfied or if additional information is needed	RJF	AWSC	C	C	RC			RJFSC		RFS
3.7.2. Reviews search strategy and incorporates additional concepts as necessary	LRJF	AWSC	C	C	RC			RJFSC		RFS
3.7.3. Reviews information retrieval sources used and expands to include others as needed	RJF	AWSC	C	C	RC			RJFSC		RFS
Standard Four The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.		E
Performance Indicators:
4.1. The information literate student applies new and prior information to the planning and creation of a particular product or performance.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
4.1.1. Organizes the content in a manner that supports the purposes and format of the product or performance (e.g. outlines, drafts, storyboards)	LF	AWSC	C	C	JC			SC
4.1.2. Articulates knowledge and skills transferred from prior experiences to planning and creating the product or performance	LJFS	AWC	C	C				C
4.1.3. Integrates the new and prior information, including quotations and paraphrasings, in a manner that supports the purposes of the product or performance	LF	WC		C	JC			C
4.1.4. Manipulates digital text, images, and data, as needed, transferring them from their original locations and formats to a new context	LF	AWC	C	C	JC
4.2. The information literate student revises the development process for the product or performance.
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
4.2.1. Maintains a journal or log of activities related to the information seeking, evaluating, and communicating process		R			J
4.2.2. Reflects on past successes, failures, and alternative strategies		RAWC	C	C	JC
4.3. The information literate student communicates the product or performance effectively to others.		R
	CR	2201	2202	hu1115	3340	E	F	S	U	R
Outcomes Include:
4.3.1. Chooses a communication medium and format that best supports the purposes of the product or performance and the intended audience	F	RAW SC	C	C	RJC			C
4.3.2. Uses a range of information technology applications in creating the product or performance	F	RAWC	C	C	RJC			C
4.3.3. Incorporates principles of design and communication	LF	RAWC		C	RJ			C
4.3.4. Communicates clearly and with a style that supports the purposes of the intended audience	LF	RAWC	C	C	RJ			C
Standard Five The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.
Performance Indicators:
5.1 The information literate student understands many of the ethical, legal and socio-economic issues surrounding information and information technology.
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