GEN 499 Week 2 - SAILS EXAM
crunprSAILS Exam – Information Literacy
Knowing how to thoroughly research a topic is extremely important while achieving your education. You may be asked to support your information with peer-reviewed scholarly resources, but how can you find this type of resource? The Ashford University Library allows you to search through different avenues to find the requested types of resources. You can narrow your search by the author, year published, title, subject, and also by indicating what type of resource you are looking for. You even have access to a librarian if you need some guidance in finding more resources on your topic.
This week, you will take the Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) Exam. This exam is not graded, and your results are anonymous. The exam will exit from your screen immediately after completion, and you will not receive feedback or results. This is a nationally-normalized, standardized exam for students in universities all over the United States. The results of this assessment will guide Ashford University in developing the best possible library resources and research methodologies training. Results will be published (in aggregate) on Ashford’s assessment website. Your participation is voluntary, so thank you for your participation. Click on the link to access the SAILS Exam.
After completing the SAILS Exam, in a two- to three-paragraph response:
- Describe your experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. Areas of concern may include developing a research strategy, using the search function within a database, or evaluating sources.
- Explain how using the Ashford University Library has improved your experience in conducting research.
The response must be formatted according to APA style. Each paragraph should be at least five sentences. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.
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In this class, you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review, Live Chat, and Tutor E-mail. Click on the Ashford Writing Center (AWC) tab in the left-navigation menu to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing. |
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Description:
Total Possible Score: 5.00
Describes Experience Conducting Research
Distinguished - Provides a clear and comprehensive description of experiences, including concerns, encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library.
Proficient - Provides a clear description of experiences, including concerns, encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Provides a limited description of experiences, including concerns, encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a description of experiences and concerns encountered when conducting research through the Ashford University Library; however, significant details are missing and unclear.
Non-Performance - The description is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Explains Improvement of Experience
Distinguished - Provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research.
Proficient - Provides a clear explanation of how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Provides a limited explanation of how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research; however, significant details are missing and unclear.
Non-Performance - The explanation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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