| 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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