Initiating Research

Issued by Husson University

Being able to conduct research effectively is a critical skill of information literacy that is important in both academic and professional work.Conducting research is an inquiry-based process that starts with recognizing when there is a need for information and identifying the focus of your investigation.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Students will be able to identify an information need and engage in pre-search to gather background information to develop a thesis statement/research question. This will be demonstrated and assessed through a brief description of an effective pre-search process for the chosen topic and development of an appropriately focused thesis statement/research question.

Standards

ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education

This badge is aligned to the Research as Inquiry and Searching as Strategic Exploration competencies of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.