Beginning | Developing | Advanced | |
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ACCESS |
Does not show evidence of library use (physically or online). Selects sources that suggest the use of elementary search strategies. |
Shows evidence of library use (physically or online). Selects sources that demonstrate basic searching principles. |
Uses sources that are available from the library (physically or online). Explores the searching mechanics of information resources (advanced search options, limits, controlled vocabulary). |
UNDERSTAND |
Confuses primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. Uses minimal variety of sources and no experts. |
May understand the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, but uses one type of source when another is available or more appropriate. Uses some variety of sources in types. |
Understands the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources and uses each appropriately. Uses a variety of sources--primary, secondary, tertiary sources. |
EVALUATE |
Does not incorporate credible or authoritative sources. Uses sources not relevant to topic. Fails to recognize bias. |
Includes mix of credible/authoritative and questionable sources. Uses mix of relevant and irrelevant sources. Partially recognizes and/or deals with bias |
Includes only credible and authoritative sources. Uses only sources relevant to topic. Recognizes and deals with bias appropriately. |
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Fails to properly identify sources of information and ideas according to the standards of ethical use of intellectual property. Does not include a functional bibliography and/or in-text citations. Uses source material as indirect quote without adequate paraphrasing. |
Properly identifies all sources of information and ideas according to the standards of ethical use—may be minor mistakes. Includes a bibliography or in-text citations which may contain minor formatting errors or omissions. Attempts to paraphrase or summarize cited material but poorly worded/rephrased. |
Properly identifies all sources of information and ideas according to the standards of ethical use and intellectual property. There are no noticeable mistakes. Bibliography and in-text citations are consistent with each other and in proper formatting for the subject area. Effectively paraphrases or summarizes ideas/information from the cited source materials using original language. |
CREATE |
Does not develop insight, or does not include a range of sources and perspectives. Demonstrates little or no synthesis of arguments/ideas: unable to integrate sources with each other or with one’s own argument. Misrepresents other positions on the topic, or fails to identify or acknowledge other views. |
Develops some insights based on some sources and perspectives. Demonstrates some engagement with sources tending toward summary, rather than higher-level synthesis. Represents some other positions, with varying degrees of accuracy—may fail to acknowledge some major perspectives. |
Develops meaningful insights based upon variety of sources and perpectives. Demonstrates sophisticated, level of creative, critical synthesis. Accurately represents major/leading positions on the topic. |