Description
Exam ContentAt school and at work, it’s important to be able to find and use information. Information literacy means knowing when you need information, how to find it, and how to determine if it’s reliable. In this assessment, you’ll review academic sources and decide if they’re reliable, fair, and useful.
PreparationBefore you start this assessment, review these resources: Watch the “University Library” video to learn how to use the University of Phoenix online library.Read the Develop a Search Strategy page to know how to search for information in the University Library. Watch the “How Do I Locate a Peer-Reviewed Journal?” video to learn how to find peer-reviewed journals in the University Library.Read the Evaluate Sources page to learn how to evaluate the quality of the information provided.Also, review your Week 3 work and your faculty member’s comments to help you prepare.
Assessment DeliverableComplete all parts of the Information Literacy Worksheet. First, find and check 2 articles in the University Library. Then, think about and share your experience using the library.To turn in your assessment, upload your finished worksheet.Remember: Your work will be graded using a rubric. To learn more about rubrics, watch the “Assessment Rubrics” video.
Assessment SupportCheck the rubric to know what’s expected for your assessment.Watch these videos if you need help:“Downloading and Saving an Assignment Document”“Uploading a Saved Assignment Document”Go to the Center for Writing Excellence for tips and tools on writing.Visit the Grammar Assistance page for help with grammar.If you need help with citations, use the Reference and Citation Generator.