Research Guides: Inclusive Research: Using i-Literacy as a Process

Outcome	Effective Practice
Intentional Observations	First, establish an awareness of, and identify social, political, and economic inequities including blatant discriminatory practices; micro-aggressions; acts of nationalism and or supremacy; and acts of harm. Then, consider what the affected group or groups might need to overcome obstacles and barriers in relationship to your discipline or field.
Intersectional Interactions	Discuss uncomfortable concepts like racism, cultural appropriation, and white privilege, and LISTEN to those who have lived experience. Listen and believe. Discuss these topics with peers both to develop a cohort of allies, and understanding how much work needs to be done. Make absolutely sure that your interpretation of their need aligns with the voices from that group or groups.
Informed Discovery	Talk to people who do not look like you - especially those in the groups you're investigating. Find and incorporate source materials produced by members of the communities and groups who stand to benefit from your investigation.
Impartial Analysis	Critique mainstream academic and popular sources What is the writer/ publishers relationship to the group(s)? What is their purpose and objective in producing and sharing this information? How does the data/ information benefit and harm the group(s)? What types of arguments are they making, and how do they support those arguments? Give credence to marginalized voices in academic and popular sources. Emphasize the writer/. publishers connection with the topic/ to the group(s). Emphasize how and why these writers/ publishers have authority. Incorporate examples and anecdotes of relevant, related experiences within the group(s) communities.
Inclusive Judgments	As you create a new information product, seek the support and advisement of the folks who have traditionally lacked platforms for advocacy and information sharing. How best can you represent their needs, their voices, and their concerns when sharing information on a given topic? Consider collaborating with and/ or including attributions.
Innovative Transmissions	As students, we read some articles, write a paper, and call it a day. As scholars and practitioners, we have a responsibility to: Design and distribute information products that will reach the community you've researched. Design and distribute information products that will reach and inspire change agents. Design and distribute information products that openly acknowledge and challenge the inequities or other problems that need changing.