Creating a Research Strategy

Instructions

Explore: Databases

Evaluation Title: Exploring Databases and Creating a Research Strategy

This assignment will develop your understanding of how to best use the databases that are located within the Herzing University Library.

Please download the Unit 4 Assignment Worksheet (below) to your computer. Navigate to the Herzing University Library. Follow the directions and answer the questions on the worksheet.

Your assignment submission should be a Word document that fully adheres to the instructions listed above. Be sure to proofread your assignment. This assignment is worth a possible 70 points.

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

Assignment File(s)

Unit 4 Assignment Worksheet [Word document]

Rubric

EN111 Unit 4 Assessment – Exploring Databases and Creating a Research Strategy

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

EN111-CO14

2.0 pts Level 5

Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner.

38.0 pts Level 4

Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with minor weaknesses in one or more of the areas.

34.0 pts Level 3

Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Expresses ideas in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with weaknesses in these areas.

29.0 pts Level 2

Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are partially expressed in an organized, professional, and culturally respectful manner with major weaknesses in these areas.

25.0 pts Level 1

Expresses limited content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are not expressed in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and/or culturally respectful manner.

0.0 pts Level 0

The assignment was not completed or there are no constructed concepts that demonstrate analytical skills and no evidence to support the content does not align to the assignment instructions.

Technology

42.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

18.0 pts Level 5

Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement all assignment requirements.

16.0 pts Level 4

Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement most assignment requirements.

14.0 pts Level 3

Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement some assignment requirements.

12.0 pts Level 2

Manipulates multiple technological resources for some assignment requirements.

10.0 pts Level 1

Manipulates technological resources to minimally meet some assignment requirements.

0.0 pts Level 0

The assignment was not completed or difficulties with technological manipulation were evident. The assignment submitted does not meet requirements.

Writing

18.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

10.0 pts Level 5

The assignment exhibits an excellent command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

8.0 pts Level 4

The assignment exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.

6.0 pts Level 3

The assignment exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The assignment has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.

4.0 pts Level 2

The assignment exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The assignment has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.

2.0 pts Level 1

The assignment exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The assignment has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0.0 pts Level 0

The assignment does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The assignment has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

Total Points: 70.0

References

Baker, S. K., & Zoller, H. M. (2018). Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
https://www.abc-clio.com/products/overview.aspx?pid=122672

Booth, A., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2008). The Craft of Research (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo12267313.html

Harris, R. A. (2015). Using the Library: A Step-by-Step Guide. New York, NY: Routledge.
https://www.routledge.com/Using-the-Library-A-Step-by-Step-Guide/Harris/p/book/9781138838836

Leckie, G. J., & Fullerton, A. (2013). Information Literacy in the Workplace: The Role of Librarians in Teaching and Supporting Information Literacy Skills. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
https://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=12516

Murray, A., & Heller, M. (2014). Effective Research: A Guide for Students. London, UK: SAGE Publications.
https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/effective-research/book249069

Creating a Research Strategy