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LIB.9–12.3.1 (School Library)


Standard Identifier: LIB.9–12.3.1
Content Area: School Library
Grade Range: 9–12
Overarching Standard: 3. Students use information

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will organize, synthesize, create, and communicate information.

Standard:
Demonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information in print, media, and online resources: a. Demonstrate respect for intellectual property, copyright restrictions, fair use, and public-performance rights when downloading or duplicating media. b. Understand the differences between quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing and apply these skills to one’s own work. c. Use appropriate conventions for documentation in the text, footnotes, references, and bibliographies by adhering to an acceptable format. d. Recognize and protect the private information of oneself and others. e. Describe safe online shopping practices. f. Describe the implications of criminal activities (e.g., generating viruses, hacking, identity theft, accessing illegal images). g. Use materials, equipment, and facilities responsibly and independently. h. Describe the privileges and responsibilities outlined in the school’s (or school district’s) Internet acceptable-use policy. i. Practice strategies to protect digital devices (e.g., antivirus software, secure connections, encryption, operating-system updates). j. Define and defend the need for intellectual freedom.

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