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New information and data is constantly being produced and that there is always more to

Being information literate involves developing a learning habit so new information is being actively sought all the time

Ideas and opportunities are created by investigation/seeking information

Scale of the world published and unpublished information and data

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Identify a lack of knowledge in a subject area

Identify a search topic / question and define it using simple terminology

Recognise a need for information and data to achieve a specific end and define limits to the information need

Manage time effectively to complete a search

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What types of information are available

The characteristics of the different types of information source available to them

Issues of accessibility

What services are available to help and how to access them

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Identify any information gaps

Identify which types of information will best meet the need

Identify the available search tools, such as general and subject specific resources at different levels

Identify different formats in which information may be provided

Demonstrate the ability to use new tools as they become available

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Range of searching techniques available

Differences between search tools

Why complex search strategies can make a difference to the breadth and depth of information found

Need to develop approaches to searching such that new tools are sought for each new question

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Scope their search question clearly and in appropriate language

Define a search strategy by using appropriate keywords and concepts, defining and settling limits

Select the most appropriate search tools

Identify controlled vocabularies and taxonomies to aid in searching if appropriate

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Information and data landscape or their learning / research context

Issues of quality, accuracy, relevance, bias, reputation and credibility relating to information and data sources

How information is evaluated and published, to help inform personal evaluation process

Importance of consistency in data collection

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Distinguish between different information resources

Choose suitable material on their search topic

Assess the quality, accuracy, relevance, bias, reputation and credibility of the resources found

Read critically, identifying key concepts and arguments

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How information and data is organised

How libraries provide access to resources

How digital technologies are providing collaborative tools to create and share information

Issues involved in collecting new data

Different elements of a citation

Difference between free and paid resources

Risks involved in operating in a virtual world

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Use a range of retrieval tools and resources effectively

Construct complex searches appropriate to different digital and print resources

Access full text information

Use appropriate search techniques to collect new data

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Responsibility to be hones in all aspects of information handling and dissemination

Need to adopt appropriate data handling methods

Role play in helping others in information seeking and management

Need to keep systematic records

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Use bibliographic software if appropriate to manage information

Cite printed and electronic resources using suitable referencing styles

Create appropriately formatted bibliographies

Demonstrate awareness of issues relating to the rights of others including ethics, data protection, copyright, plagiarism and other intellectual property issues

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Difference between summarising and synthesising

Different formats of writing / presentation style

Data can be presented in different ways

Personal responsibility to store and share

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Use the information and data found to address original question

Summarise documents and reports verbally and in writing

Incorporate new information into context of existing knowledge

Analyse and present data appropriately

Communicate effectively using appropriate writing styles in a variety of formats