Target Indicators

Beginning

Partially Proficient

Proficient

Advanced

Guideline 1:

Student as a Knowledge Seeker

I need someone to tell me when I need information, and help me find it.
Sometimes I can identify my information needs. I ask for help finding and using information.
I am able to determine when I have a need for information. I odten solve problems by using a variety of information resources.
I know my information needs. I am confident that I can solve problems by selecting and processing information

Guideline 2:

Student as a Quality Producer

Someone else sets the standars and I try to create a product to meet them.
I many need help understanding what makes a good product, and supprot to create it.
I compare my work to models and use them as an example for my product.
I hold high standards for my work and create quality products.

Guideline 3:

Student as a Self-Directed Learner

I have trouble choosing my own resources and I like someone to tell me the answer.
I might know what I want, but need to ask for help solving information problems.
I choose my own resources and like being independent in my information searches.
I like to choose my own information resources. I am comfortable in situations were there are multiple answeres as well as those with no answers.

Guideline 4:

Student as A Group Contributor

I need support to work in a group. I have trouble taking responsibility to help the group.
I usually participate with the group. I offer opinions and ideas, but can not always defend them. I rely on others to make group decisions.
I participate effectively as a group member. I help the group process, and evaluate and use information with the group.
I am comfortable leading, facilitating, negotiating, or participating in a group. I woek with others to create a product that fairly represents consensus of the group.

Guideline 5:

Student as a Responsible Information User

If I find information I can use I copy it directly. I need to be reminded about being polite and about sharing rsources and equipment with others.
I usually remember to give credit when I use someone else's ideas. It is okay for others to have different ideas from mine. I try to be polite and share information resources and equipment with others.
I do not plagiarze. I understand the concept of intellectual freedom. I am polite and share resources and equipment with others.
I follow copyright laws and guidelines. I help others understand the concept of intellectural freedom, and can defend my rights if challenged. I acknowledge and respect the rights of others to use information resources and equipment.
Taken from Colorado Department of Education 6/96. Revised 12/98
Rubrics for the Assessment of Information Literacy