GEN499 week 2 assignment

Ashford 3: - Week 2 - Assignment

Information Literacy – Ashford University Library Experience

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.

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

GEN499.W2A1.07.2016

Description:

Total Possible Score: 5.00

Describes Experience Conducting Research

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively and clearly describes the experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library.

Proficient - Clearly describes experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally describes experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting academic research through the Ashford University Library. The description is underdeveloped and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe experiences using resources, including concerns encountered when conducting research through the Ashford University Library; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of experience using resources is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Explains Improvement of Experience

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research.

Proficient - Explains how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the Ashford University Library has improved one’s experience in conducting academic research is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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

Total: 0.50

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.