Checklist for Measuring Assignments for Information Competencies

1. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to articulate a research question, issue or problem?

2. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to make multiple and different determinations about the types of sources necessary to complete the research?

3. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to conduct research through electronic and book-based data retrieval systems?

4. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to make selections from, integrate, and synthesize information retrieved in their search?

5. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to analyze and evaluate the credibility of the information retrieved?

6. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to utilize computer literacy skills to communicate their research discoveries?

7. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to demonstrate an understanding of fair use of copyrighted material and intellectual property?

8. ________ Does assignment ask/encourage students to develop long-term, adaptable, cross-disciplinary research skills?

 

          


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Last updated: Friday, August 27, 2004 G.Sonntag