Standard I
Standard II
Standard III
Standard IV
Standard V

ACRL's Information Literacy Standards with Goals and Outcomes for Knox College Students

Standard IV: The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

1. The information literate student applies new and prior information to the planning and creation of a particular product or performance.

Outcomes

• Organizes the content in a manner that supports the purposes and format of the product or performance (e.g., outlines, drafts, storyboards).
• Articulates knowledge and skills transferred from prior experiences to planning and creating the product or performance.
2. The information literate student communicates the product or performance effectively to others.

Outcomes

• Chooses a communication medium and format that best supports the purposes of the product or performance and the intended audience.
• Uses a range of information technology applications in creating the product or performance.
• Incorporates principles of design and communication.
• Communicates clearly and with a style that supports the purposes of the intended audience.