(1) Function in a Windows operating system environment, including the use of GUI’s, peripheral devices, email and basic word processing;
(2) Effectively use public access catalogs (OPACs), bibliographies, and full-text and bibliographic databases;
(3) Develop and refine search techniques for electronic, print, and Internet resources;
(4) Identify different information formats and then choose the most appropriate format(s) for each research need:
(5) Demonstrate an awareness of political, social, legal, economic, and intellectual property issues relevant to print and electronic resources and successfully avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement;
(6) Evaluate information for reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view;
(7) Cite bibliographic references correctly in proper style (APA) and construct bibliographies and works cited in research papers and assignments;
(8) Investigate personal and professional interests, strengths and skills;
(9) Perform research on career development and lifelong learning opportunities;
(10) Complete a written career related research project; and
(11) Present research findings on career development and lifelong learning through discussion and other oral presentation formats.
