Digital and Information & Research Literacies Framework

Effectively selects and uses appropriate digital tools to locate, filter, retrieve, store, and manage information.

• take notes
• locate information online
• organise readings.

• collaborate with others
• create digital products
• manage and store information.

• achieve study, personal, and professional goals
• solve problems
• communicate knowledge.

Identifies and defines the extent and scope of discipline-specific information needed to answer a research question.

• Understands the scope of information required for an assessment.
• Identifies key concepts and keywords using topic analysis.

• Identifies existing knowledge within the discipline.
• Is familiar with common research methods.

• Uses existing knowledge to identify information gaps.
• Creates new research questions.

Effectively uses search strategies and appropriate digital tools to find relevant information. Locates primary and secondary sources that are authoritative and relevant to the discipline.

• Locates subject readings.
• Locates and accesses relevant digital and non-digital sources.
• Understands the different types of information sources.

• Effectively constructs and refines online search strategies to efficiently fill an information need.
• Efficiently locates high quality material on the internet.

• Sets up systems and alerts to retrieve relevant new information.
• Accesses relevant data sources.

Interprets and understands information delivered in a range of formats. Critically evaluates the appropriateness information and data. Analyses and synthesises relevant information to support arguments and decisions.

• Understands the need to use quality and authoritative sources.
• Evaluates information according to currency, reliability, authority, and purpose.

• Analyses and synthesises a range of digital and non-digital information sources.
• Uses credible sources to support arguments and decisions.

• Develops a behaviour of critical evaluation of information.
• Has the ability to critically analyse and synthesise online and/or industry-specific information to inform decisions.

Understands the ethical and legal principles of research in the digital environment. Gathers, manages, and disseminates information and data ethically, legally, and safely.

• Accurately acknowledges the work of others.
• Understands the use of copyright and attribution statements.

• Uses appropriate technologies to manage and store information ethically.
• Understands the ethical and legal implications of reusing online content.

• Ethically collates, curates, repurposes, and shares information.

Uses digital tools and social media to effectively communicate and collaborate with others, and to synthesise, create, integrate, and share information.

• Understands the difference between using digital communication tools for work and for study.
• Contributes to discussion forums within subjects.

• Uses social media and online platforms to collaborate and communicate with others.
• Shares known resources with peers.

• Participates in online professional networks.
• Contributes original discussion and knowledge through digital channels.

Consciously develops a positive online identity, and participates in online communities. Understands the implications of the global use of technology in professional, social, and cultural settings.

• Understands the professional, socials and cultural implications of the use of technology.
• Is respectful of others in the digital environment.

• Understands how to preserve privacy and security online.
• Participates safely in online communities.

• Uses a range of digital platforms and techniques to actively cultivate and maintain a proactive and professional online presence (‘digital footprint’).