STANDARD ONE - AWARE - The information literate person recognises the need for information and determines the nature and extent of the information needed.

Outcomes Examples
1.1 Defines and articulates the information need

1.1.1 Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with the topic
1.1.2 Identifies key concepts and terms in order to formulate the focus questions
1.1.3 Defines or modifies the information need to achieve a manageable focus
1.1.4 May confer with others to identify a research topic or other information need

1.2 Understands the purpose, scope and appropriateness of a variety of information sources

1.2.1 Understands how information is organised and disseminated, recognising the context of the topic in the discipline
1.2.2 Differentiates between, and values the variety of potential sources of information
1.2.3 Identifies the intended purpose and audience of potential resources eg popular vs scholarly, current vs historical
1.2.4 Differentiates between primary and secondary sources, recognising how their use and importance vary with each discipline

1.3 Re-evaluates the nature and extent of the information need

1.3.1 Reviews the initial information need to clarify, revise, or refine the question
1.3.2 Articulates and uses criteria to make information decisions and choices

1.4 Uses diverse sources of information to inform decisions

1.4.1 Understands that different sources will present different perspectives
1.4.2 Uses a range of sources to understand the issues
1.4.3 Uses information for decision making and problem solving

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