CRI Skill: Research
Description
Identifying and collecting credible, reliable information from many sources
Aspects
Collect
Think about the information and resources needed to help find a solution before researching.
Collect information from different sources (such as books, articles, and websites).
Keep hypothesis in mind while collecting.
Keep track of where all information comes from.
Identify
When information is needed, know where to find different kinds of information.
Use the Internet to find information and evidence for research (e.g. scholarly articles).
Evaluate credibility.
Separate fact from fiction.
Use the library for research.
Action Steps
Explore library resources with an expert
Learn about academic databases and how to use them
Get help from the school's writing center to learn how to find and collect information
For research assignments, gather information from multiple credible resources that support different views
Information and resources needed
Research is Like Cooking video
Different sources
Internet
Go to Settings, and then Library Links to link to FGCU to get access to more resources
See Information Literacy for more resources
Information Literacy Program (ILP) with Ability Components, Objectives, and Competencies.