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Develop research questions that are specific, focused, and answerable, and that necessitate the active seeking, gathering, and critical analysis of information from a variety of credible sources.
Analyze how information timelines affect information availability, credibility, and relevance, considering factors such as the age of the information, the speed of information dissemination, and the potential for information to become outdated or superseded.
Critically evaluate information sources by analyzing factors such as their purpose, intended audience, context of production and dissemination, role within scholarly conversations, and indicators of authority and credibility.
Develop and refine effective research strategies by employing a variety of search techniques, including the use of keywords and subject headings, adjusting search terms to broaden or narrow results, and iteratively refining research questions based on the information gathered.
Identify and articulate how psychological, demographic, environmental, and interpersonal factors can influence an individual's information-seeking behavior and the effectiveness of their information-seeking process.
Analyze and critically evaluate information from various sources, recognizing and acknowledging potential biases that may privilege certain perspectives or sources of authority over others.
Synthesize and effectively utilize information from credible sources to create original content that directly addresses the research questions, adheres to any established disciplinary or professional parameters, properly acknowledges and cites the work of others, and demonstrates critical thinking and original insights.
Understand how practitioners and scholars in different academic disciplines create, communicate, and evaluate information.
Define and differentiate between potential artificial intelligence (AI) ethical implications such as hallucinations, inaccuracies, and biases.
Critically analyze the ethical and legal implications of personal data collection, storage, and sharing in digital environments, considering issues such as privacy, security, surveillance, bias, and the impact on individuals and society.
