This presentation will bring together metacognitive theory, the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, and the humble CRAAP acronym to describe an approach to instruction that focuses on helping students: (1) recognize their own information needs and unspoken expectations about research, and (2) identify the types of sources available to fulfill that need.
When treated as a set of guiding questions to critically consider, rather than a binary checklist, CRAAP becomes a powerful tool to guide students toward metacognition, metaliteracy, and a deep understanding of the nature of the sources they use.
Participants will: 1. Guide students & patrons in asking generative questions about the sources they are looking for and the sources they select 2. Modify evaluation acronyms to serve the ACRL Framework and bolster their students' metacognitive abilities
