(1) The benchmark for social studies content standard 1 for a student upon graduation is the ability to:

(a) analyze and adapt an inquiry process (i.e., identify question or problem, locate and evaluate potential resources, gather and synthesize information, create a new product, and evaluate product and process) ;

(b) apply criteria to evaluate information (e.g., origin, authority, accuracy, bias, distortion of information and ideas) ; and

(c) synthesize and apply information to formulate and support reasoned personal convictions within groups and participate in negotiations to arrive at solutions to differences (e.g., elections, judicial proceedings, economic choices, community service projects) .