Addison Trail Student Information Center - Information Literacy

STUDY

You Evaluate

The Addison Trail Information Literacy Instructional System is a process to help you think and work through questions and  projects. You need to follow a system to find and develop the best answers to your research questions.  The following steps were developed and adapted by the AT faculty.
State the Question - That includes the task analysis, asking the questions and knowing what needs to be done.  Set a timeline that allows you to meet your deadlines.
Track down the Resources - Find out what resources you need to answer your questions and where do you find them.  What access do you have?
Use the Information - Sort and organize your information.  Paraphrase, quote and cite the sources you are using.  Make notes, use graphic organizers or an outline to bring order to your thoughts.
Do your assigned project.  Use the information to design your presentation.  Is it a PowerPoint presentation, a speech, a lab report or a research paper?  Remember your First Draft is not your final presentation.  Editing and revisions are a real part of presenting your thoughts based on the information you found.
You Evaluate.  

  Reflect on the project and the process. How did you do? 
  Are you skilled at finding and using information?
  What do you think of your skills in gathering information, presenting, and meeting requirements?  
  What will you do differently when you do this again?