Tips
Thinking about using a rubric to assess papers for information literacy skills? Here are some recommendations:
- Go Big! Our assessment was an ambitious snapshot of Information Literacy skills across the curriculum. By taking a look at the big picture, you can learn what part information literacy plays not just in the library, but on campus and throughout the curriculum.
- Work with colleagues! Though it may be hard to come to levels of agreement, it pays off. More collaborators spread the work.
- Invest time! It will take time to reach agreement and to read the papers. However, librarians who participate will gain valuable insight into student performance, the nature of assignments, and the structure of the college curriculum.
Resources
- ReCal OIRThis site will help you calculate inter-rater reliability. If you have more than one rater scoring papers, this tool can help you judge whether you are in agreement.
- VALUE Information Literacy RubricThis is the rubric we used to rate our papers.
- Using Rubrics to Assess Information Literacy: An Examination of Methodology and Interrater ReliabilityIn this paper, Oakleaf shares her experience using rubrics and multiple raters. She offers advice for getting started and creating sound methodology.
