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SAILS Exam - Information Literacy
Prepare: 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 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.
Reflect: Given that you have been in college for awhile, it's time to reflect on what you have learned through the use of the Ashford University Library in relation to how you learned to acquire new information from a variety of sources.
1. Write: in at least two paragraphs (of five or more sentences each),
A. 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.
B. Explain how using the Ashford University Library has improved your experience in conducting research.
· Must include at least two paragraphs (of at least five sentences each) that respond to the two prompts A and B, and that are formatted according to APA style .
· Must include a separate title page with the following:
o Title of paper
o Student's name
o Course name and number
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted
o Running header with page numbers