This is a sample rubric for measuring information literacy at minimum and targeting specific aspects of the 5 Information Literacy Standards as identified by the Association of College and Research Libraries
Information Literacy Rubric | |||||||||
Definition | |||||||||
The ability to identify information need, to locate information, to evaluate it, and to effectively and responsibly use it to fullfill information needs. | |||||||||
Beginning | Developing | Good | Exemplary | ||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
unable or find it difficult | Somewhat Able | Mostly Successful | Accomplishes Task | ||||||
Standard I: Identify/Define Need | |||||||||
Scope of Research (too broad/narrow) | |||||||||
Key concepts/terms | |||||||||
Standard II: Locate and Select Information | |||||||||
Familiarity with Available Resources | |||||||||
Ability to select relevant resources | |||||||||
Standard III: Evaluate | |||||||||
Awareness of source quality | |||||||||
Ability to revise or change strategy | |||||||||
Standard IV: Effective Use | |||||||||
Ability to identify concepts and arguments | |||||||||
Ability to Analyze or Argue | |||||||||
Standard V: Reference and Citation | |||||||||
Correct Citation | |||||||||