Information Literacy Rubric
| Category | Emerging 1 | Developing 2 | Proficient 3 | Exemplary 4 |
| Search Strategy | Search strategy does not employ keywords and lacks methods to results, which are applied incorrectly. | Search strategy employs some irrelevant keywords and limited methods to achieve results, which are not applied. | Search strategy employs focused, keywords and methods to achieve relevant results, which are applied. | “on target” keywords and precise or advanced methods to achieve highly relevant, accurate, and/or expert results, which are applied effectively. |
| Plagiarism Competency | Student demonstrates no understanding of plagiarism by failing to cite or quote sources. | Student demonstrates limited understanding of plagiarism by citing or quoting few sources where appropriate. | Student demonstrates basic understanding of plagiarism by citing and quoting some sources where appropriate. | Student demonstrates a clear understanding of plagiarism by nearly flawlessly and effectively citing and quoting all sources where appropriate |
| Accurate Response | Response is either inaccurate or incomplete and lacks supporting information. | Response accurately lists advantages and disadvantages without adequate explanation. | Response accurately explains advantages and disadvantage | Response consistently and accurately explains advantages and disadvantages supported by facts and examples. |
