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APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
GOAL 6: Information and Technological Literacy: Demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes.
6.1 Demonstrate information competence at each stage in the following process: formulate a researchable topic; locate and choose relevant sources from appropriate media, use selected sources after evaluating their suitability; read and accurately summarize the general scientific literature of psychology.
6.2 Use appropriate software to produce understandable reports of the psychological literature, methods, and statistical and qualitative analyses in APA or other appropriate style, including graphic representations of data.
6.3 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.
6.4 Demonstrate these computer skills: use basic software programs, search the Web, use proper etiquette and security safeguards when communicating through e-mail.
Assessment tools
iSkills
Internet and Computing Core Certificate
Computer Skills Placement
North Carolina Computer Skills Test
Assessment of Basic Computer Proficiency
READI
Homegrown (e.g., work with librarians to develop a tool; portfolio)
Source:
Landrum, E. & McCarthy, M. (2010). Assessing Student Skills in the Undergraduate Psychology Major. Best Practices Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Rubrics
AAC&U VALUE Rubric: Information Literacy Based on the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) standards.
Components of the rubric:
Determine the extent of information needed
Access the needed information
Evaluate information and its sources critically
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
Access and use information ethically and legally
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