Assignment: Information Literacy-Ashford University Library Experience
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.
In a two- to three-paragraph response with each paragraph consisting of five or more sentences,
• 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.)
• Explain how using the Ashford University Library has improved your experience in conducting research.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.