General

A large, searchable database of information literacy-related assessments, rubrics, activities, and more organized around information literacy frames - from ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Forced-choice Tests (e.g., multiple-choice, true/false)

Information Literacy Competency Assessment - from Worcester Polytechnic Institute - The assessment begins on p. 14 of the document.

Information Competency Assessment Instrument -- developed by Rodney Marshall, Eastern Illinois University -- a 40-item scale assessing information users' attitudes and practices -- a self-report measure that is an indirect assessment

Information Literacy Survey - from San Jose State University -- 11 multiple-choice questions -- scroll down to Appendix A to view assessment

Beile Test of Information Literacy -- developed by Penny Beile

TRAILS (Tools for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills) -- from Kent State University -- "There are two general assessments (30 items each), as well as two 10-item assessments in each of the five categories (Develop Topic; Identify Potential Sources; Develop, Use, and Revise Search Strategies; Evaluate Sources and Information; Recognize How to Use Information Responsibly, Ethically, and Legally). The assessment pairs are parallel in terms of concepts addressed and may be used as pre- and post-tests." -- Freely available for use

SAILS (Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills) -- also from Kent State University -- SAILS is a 45-item multiple-choice, college-level test aligned with the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. "Students are directed to the SAILS web site to take the web-based test. Each student may take the test once per administration. Responses are sent to a central database where data are analyzed and reports are generated and made available for download in PDF." " The SAILS test asks students questions about research strategies; selecting sources; understanding and using finding tools; developing and revising search strategies; evaluating results; retrieving materials; documenting sources; and legal and social issues related to ethical and effective use of information. The test identifies areas where students have strong information literacy skills and where skills need to be strengthened." There is a per-student fee for participation.

 

Authentic Assessments (see Authentic Assessment Toolbox)

 

COLLECTIONS

Large collection of assignments, activities, and workshops - from CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments)

Primary sources and archives assignments and activities - from the University of Texas Libraries

Brief descriptions of a few possible information literacy assessments - from the University of California-Riverside Library

Brief descriptions of a variety of possible assignments - from Drew University Library

Another collection of possible assignments - collected from a variety of sources by Kings University

Brief descriptions of a variety of possible assignments - from ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries)

A variety of assignments organized around six domains of information literacy - from University Libraries, University of Washington

 

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS

Annotated bibliography assignment - from the University of Texas Libraries

Research paper abstract assignment - from the University of Texas Libraries

Source analysis/evaluation assignment - from the University of Texas Libraries

Wikipedia source analysis assignment - from the Lila D Bunch Library at Belmont University

Write for Wikipedia assignment - from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Information literacy research assignment (and rubric) in two Religion courses - from Gonzaga University, Foley Library

Detailed source analysis assignment and rubric - from the Lila D Bunch Library at Belmont University

Read a scholarly article activity - from the Lila D Bunch Library at Belmont University

Analyzing sources and rhetorical context activity - from the Lila D Bunch Library at Belmont University

Treasure hunt in the archives - This is a semester-long capstone project (Humanities course) in which students create digital exhibits using archives and special collections. - from the University of Texas Libraries

Writing Center internship - This course teaches future Writing Center student consultants how to find and evaluation information, as well as how to teach other students to do the same. - from the University of Texas Libraries

Pathway to Civic Engagement course: Team research project - Students work in teams to conduct research on a social justice issue in their community, and produce a written report with a solution based on their research. - from the University of Texas Libraries

Source identification and analysis assignment - from the University of Texas Libraries

Critical response to a scholarly article - from Courtright Memorial Library, Otterbein University

Scholarly impact assignment - from Courtright Memorial Library, Otterbein University

Fact checking assignment - from Courtright Memorial Library, Otterbein University

Critical thinking with sources - from ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries)

Rubrics

RAILS (Rubric Assessment of Information Literacy Skills) - RAILS contains a large collection of rubrics across different domains of information literacy such as evaluating, locating, and using information.

Research assignment rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Annotated bibliography rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Research log rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Research topic rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Blog post rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Evaluating and citing source rubric - from the University of Texas Libraries

Information literacy assessment rubric - from the University of California-Riverside Library

Undergraduate research prize evaluation rubric - from Chapman University Leatherby Libraries

Vet the source/empirical research slant rubric - from Chapman University Leatherby Libraries

Information literacy rubric - from Mount Saint Mary's University

Information literacy rubric - from University of New Orleans

Technology and Information Literacy Rubric - from Palm Beach State College

Information Literacy Rubric - adapted by Palm Beach State College

Information Literacy Assessment Rubric - from Rivier University

Information Literacy Rubrics - from the University of Pittsburgh

Information Literacy Rubric - from the University of New Orleans

Information LIteracy Rubric - from Southwest Minnesota State University

Information Literacy VALUE Rubric -- from AAC&U

Cited References Rubric -- from the University of Central Florida

Information Literacy Rubric -- from Utah State University - adapted from AAC&U

 

 

Tutorials

Interactive information literacy modules - from Marquette University

Information literacy skills in the workplace tutorial - from Edmon Low Library, Oklahoma State University

Several tutorials - from Cardiff University

Video tutorials - from Edmon Low Library, Oklahoma State University

Fact checking

Information has value

It's all about the questions

 

 

 

Last updated: 11/22/2024

Compiled by Jon Mueller, Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, at North Central College, and author of the Authentic Assessment Toolbox.

Please let me know of any other assessments not listed above or of any changes in the above assessments or links. E-mail me at jfmueller@noctrl.edu. Thanks.