Digital Fluency Learning Objectives
Adapted from the Association of College & Research Libraries: Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Students
Objectives
By the end of a First Year course, students should be able to:
- Clearly define a research question
- Formulate basic thesis statements
- Match information needs and search strategies to the appropriate search tools
- Explore entry-level scholarship in interdisciplinary resources
- Recognize that there are a variety of perspectives to be examined
- Revise search strategies appropriately
- Develop a bibliography of diverse resources
By the end of a First Year course, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between basic types of information
- Choose appropriate resources which support the scope of the information needed
- Identify markers of authority when engaging with information
- Critically evaluate contributions made by others in face-to-face and online settings
- Engage with and understand the components of scholarly work
- Utilize information to develop informed judgement
By the end of a First Year course, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between original ideas and the ideas of others
- Understand when, how, and why to give attribution for sources used in academic work
- Cite basic information sources in a specified style format
- Articulate a clear understanding of academic dishonesty and how to avoid plagiarism
- Demonstrate an awareness of the ongoing scholarly conversation within a disciplinary knowledge
By the end of a first-year course, students should be able to:
- Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology
- Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively via the appropriate platforms, tools, and digital media
