INFORMATION LITERACY

The student who is information literate....

1.  Accesses information efficiently and effectively.

2.  Evaluates information critically and competently.

3.  Uses information accurately and creatively.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING

The student who is an independent learner is information literate and...

4.  Pursues information related to personal interests.

5.  Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.

6.  Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and...

7.  Recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.

8.  Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.

9.  Participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.