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| 3.a | Utilize the library website to access information | Utilize the library website to access academic research | Utilize the library website to access academic research in a discipline |
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| 3.b | Conduct basic keyword searches using search filters | Apply different types of searching (e.g., controlled vocabulary, keyword, natural language, search filters, etc.) | Use appropriate search techniques for the task/search tool |
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| 3.c | Identify known sources online or physically from MSU collections | Access sources online or physically from MSU collections | Access sources outside of MSU collections (e.g. Interlibrary Loan, Google Books, Open Access Materials, etc.) |
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| 3.d | Recognize citations can be used to find additional sources | Interpret and use citations to find additional sources | Critique quality of citations used in a source |
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| 3.e | Use current awareness technologies (e.g. apps, social media, blogs) to stay informed with research |
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| 3.f | Choose a strategy for keeping track of gathered information | Use a citation management system (e.g. Mendeley or Zotero) | Adopt data management practices |
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| 3.g | Identify the need for specialized information (via travel, collecting original data, etc.) | Determine whether to gather specialized information | Develop strategy to gather specialized information |
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