Assessing Research

Information Skills Reflection Worksheet

Directions:

· After you have completed the Information Skills self-assessment, please review the Identifying Scholarly Sources tutorial. If additional resources were recommended for you, review at least one of the suggested resources. Then return to this worksheet to reflect on your experience by answering the questions below.

· Remember, no one is expected to come into the program knowing everything there is to know about being a successful online learner. Everyone has capacity for growth. This self-assessment and activities will help you confirm strengths and recognize areas for continued growth.

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Your Name:

1. In addition to Identifying Scholarly Sources, what other section(s) of RAILS did you review? Based upon your review what is one new piece of information or strategy you learned about that you can apply as you begin research for your studies?

2. Describe one way you can leverage any strengths you have in research and information literacy to promote your success. Consider successes, lessons learned, or skills you have gained as a result of your past academic, personal, or professional experiences.

3. Why do you think it is important to use source materials to support your viewpoints? Why is it important that the sources you use in your coursework be scholarly sources?

The Information Skills Self-Assessment rated your current skill level in four areas: Identifying Scholarly Sources, Defining your Topic, Searching Effectively, and Evaluating Source Quality.

The “Identifying Scholarly Sources” section helps you to understand more about what makes material a scholarly source versus others types of sources.