Information Literacy
Assignment Instructions
: Assignment Instructions
Information Literacy refers to a cluster of competencies associated with consuming, evaluating, producing, using, and archiving information (Writing Commons.org, 2022).
Information literacy is important in your personal life. Think about how important it is to seek out credible resources when you are doing personal research prior to making a large purchase, or enrolling your child in a school or program. Information literacy is equally important in academics.
Complete the attached Information Literacy Worksheet to gain a better understanding of why information literacy is important in academics.
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Must be submitted as a Word file.
Rubric
Essay Question Rubric 100 points
Essay Question Rubric 100 points
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
70 pts
Excellent
The assignment includes comprehensive responses to all questions and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
63 pts
Good
The assignment includes comprehensive responses to most of the questions and demonstrates a solid understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
56 pts
Satisfactory
The assignment includes adequate responses to all questions and demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are synthesized into the student’s own perception.
42 pts
Needs Improvement
The assignment does not include responses to all questions and does not demonstrate a basic understanding of concepts through application of course content. Concepts are not synthesized into the student’s own perception.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
70 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics
20 pts
Excellent
Assignment is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. The tone of the paper is appropriate for the audience.
18 pts
Good
Assignment contains minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. In a few instances, the tone of the paper becomes too informal.
16 pts
Satisfactory
Assignment contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Paper is not always written in an appropriate tone for the audience.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
Assignment contains significant errors (more than 5), grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. The tone of the paper is not appropriate for the audience.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTone (Academic Writing)
10 pts
Excellent
The assignment responses are written with a consistent academic tone throughout.
9 pts
Good
The assignment is written in a mostly consistent academic tone.
8 pts
Satisfactory
The assignment responses are academic in nature with a few exceptions.
6 pts
Needs Improvement
The assignment is not written in an academic tone.
0 pts
No Submission
The student did not submit the assignment.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Paper Format
: APA
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