List of Core Competencies

  1. Define the research topic

  2. Determine the information requirements for the research question, problem, or issue.

  3. Locate and retrieve relevant information.

  4. Use the technological tools for accessing information.

  5. Evaluate information.

  6. Organize and synthesize information.

  7. Communicate using a variety of information technologies

  8. Understand the ethical, legal, and socio-political issues surrounding information and information technology.

  9. Use, evaluate, and treat critically information received from the mass media.

  10. Judge the product and the process.