Search the California Content Standards

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Recognize the need for information: a. Define the topic of a research investigation.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Formulate appropriate questions: a. Formulate and refine questions that cover the necessary scope and direction of the investigation. b. Use key words, phrases, and notes to create an outline.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies: a. Use a thesaurus to identify word choices and meanings to facilitate research. b. Interpret information from the automated library catalog. c. Use call numbers, spine labels, and the library classification system to locate information in the library. d. Identify a variety of online information sources. e. Use appropriate reference materials, both print and online, to obtain needed information. f. Understand how text features make information accessible and usable (e.g., chapter headings, subheadings, captions, indexes). g. Use features of electronic text for locating information (e.g., indexes, key words, see and see also cross-references). h. Use the library catalog to locate biographies available in the library. i. Create and use complex key word searches to find specific information online.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Retrieve information in a timely, safe, and responsible manner: a. Compare and contrast information obtained from library catalogs, subscription databases, and open-ended search engines on the Internet. b. Use scanning and skimming skills to locate relevant information. c. Locate relevant information by using specialized features of print (e.g., citations, endnotes, preface, appendix, bibliographic references) and digital text (e.g., key word, controlled vocabulary).

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Recognize the need for information: a. Recognize that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis of informed decision making. b. Determine and use appropriate “pre-search” strategies (e.g., brainstorming, recall of prior knowledge).

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Formulate appropriate questions: a. Identify related key words, terms, and synonyms for the research topic and information needed. b. Demonstrate the ability to create effective searches in print and online by identifying appropriate key words.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies: a. Identify and locate multiple sources of information that provide a broad view of research topics and questions (e.g., books, reference materials, online sources, periodicals). b. Perform a search of the automated library catalog to locate resources for a particular purpose. c. Use the automated library catalog to locate resources in other libraries and use interlibrary loan, if available. d. Use the World Wide Web, including search engines and browsers, to locate information. e. Demonstrate proper and responsible use of technology and other library materials. f. Demonstrate use of outside sources to obtain information (e.g., Web sites of public libraries and colleges, online databases). g. Compare and contrast the benefits of using open-source media, subscription databases, print media, and visual media to answer a research question. h. Demonstrate knowledge of current applications available online (e.g., photo organizer, presentation generator, document creator, video conferencing). i. Recognize that specialized encyclopedias differ in arrangement, emphasis, and indexing. j. Use Boolean search techniques and other limiters or expanders to locate appropriate resources. k. Identify the authority of an author or sponsoring organization in print and online materials. l. Identify information that supports the question but may not directly answer it. m. Describe how articles and publications in print may appear different digitally.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Retrieve information in a timely, safe, and responsible manner: a. Understand and practice the basics of safe use of the Internet. b. Accurately record citation information for each type of resource used. c. Use several facts from visual or audio media to support a hypothesis. d. Restate facts and details taken from an information source (print, nonprint, or digital) and organize those ideas for notetaking by using techniques such as outlining, webbing, flowcharting, and so on.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Recognize the need for information: a. Recognize the need for specific information in preparing research reports and persuasive compositions and in delivering informative presentations.

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

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Formulate appropriate questions: a. Establish a hypothesis, a position statement, or both. b. Identify topics and subtopics; ask and evaluate research questions for relevancy. c. Create a plan of action for research by defining the topic and identifying key questions, key words, and possible resources.