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Research Finding:

Research examines how integrating information literacy in research projects positively impacts academic achievement. Previous practices focused on locating information, while current best practices involve a comprehensive approach from formulating questions to evaluating success. Comparing top and low-scoring schools, data shows a correlation between increased time teaching information literacy and academic success. The study aims to address challenges learners face in today's information and technology-rich environment.

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Research Finding:

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  1. Research Finding: • Teaching integrated information literacy as a part of research projects affects academic achievement positively.

  2. Previous Practice: • Concentrated on locating information • Left the balance of the research process to the discretion of the teacher

  3. Formulating questions Locating information Exploring online resources Judging information quality Handling conflicting information Organizing information Reading and thinking Synthesizing ideas Building creative presentations Evaluating personal success Today’s Research Process:

  4. Pennsylvania’s 25 Top Scoring Schools vs. 25 Low Scoring • 5th Grade 43% More time teaching • 8th grade: 1% More time teaching • 11th grade: 11% More time teaching

  5. Colorado’s 25 Top Scoring Schools vs. 25 Low Scoring • 4th grade 28% More time teaching information literacy • 7th grade 34% More time teaching information literacy

  6. Alaska’s Schools • Significantly higher scores at the elementary level when information literacy was taught

  7. How can the new problems learners face in an information-rich and technology-rich environmnent be solved?

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