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Literacy Graduation Standard
What is the Information Literacy Graduation Standard?
The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees has instituted
graduation standards for all Associate's and Bachelor's degree candidates.
The overall object of these standards is to provide assurance that
VSC graduates have certain essential skills for success in the workplace
and in life in general. For example, for the Vermont State Colleges,
competency in information literacy means that upon graduation students
will be able to:
1. Define a research topic and the information needed.
2. Use a variety of traditional and electronic resources to collect
and organize that information.
3. Evaluate the information and its sources critically.
4. Acknowledge and document the sources needed.
Will I be taking a course in Information Literacy?
Information literacy instruction takes place in conjunction with
your coursework throughout your time at Castleton. An introduction
to library services and resources is a required part of the First
Year Seminar. Additionally, students in English Composition and
Effective Speaking classes are often encouraged to use library services
and resources in order to become more proficient in their use of
scholarly materials. Lastly, as you progress through your major,
your professors may incorporate library sessions to help you work
with specialized databases and resources.
Who has to pass the information literacy standard?
The Information Literacy Graduation Standard applies to all Associate's
and Bachelor's degree students who have entered Castleton since
the fall of 2005.
How do students meet the Information Literacy Graduation
Standard?
The final step in meeting the Information Literacy Graduation Standard
at Castleton involves passing an online test.
How can I prepare for the test?
Ther Information Literacy Online
Tutorial closely matches the content of the test. All students
should complete the tutorial before taking the test. Test preparation
sessions will also be available each semester prior to the test
dates.
How do I register for the test?
Testing sessions will be scheduled each semester and will be widely
announced. You need to register for a specific test session through
Castleton's online course registration system.
Does the test have to be taken in a computer lab?
Yes, the test is an online test and will be taken in a computer
lab. You need to bring your CSC photo ID to the testing session.
Proctors will administer the test and scores will be reported to
the Registrar.
Is the assessment timed? Is there a fixed amount of time
in which I must complete the test?
Yes, the test session is one hour in length. If you require a test-taking
accommodation please contact the Associate Academic Deans’
Office (468-1244) when you register to take the test.
How will I know if I passed?
When you finish the test, you will see your score. A score of 60%
or above is a passing score. Your score will be reported to the
Registrar and recorded in your file.
How can I get more information about the Information Literacy
Graduation Standard?
Log in to your Blackboard account. Under My Organizations, click
on the Castleton All Users folder. Then click on the Information
Literacy link on the left. The Information
Literacy Online Tutorial covers the kinds of knowledge and skills
that will be tested. You can also contact the Associate Academic
Deans’ Office at 468-1244.
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