Search Challenges
How fluent are you at digital searching?
Try these guided challenges to find out
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introductory guided challenges
New Format! Refine keyword queries and browse for results.
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guided mastery challenges
New Format! Use special databases to locate information.
Try it
Information Fluency Challenges isolate abilities to query databases using keywords to home in on information. There are 4 Introductory Challenges and 4 Intermediate (Mastery) Challenges. Use these to assess your search abilities. All the strategies required are explained in the form of hints.
Eight More Guided Mastery Challenges
Six Archived Timed Searches
Test your skills against a clock (not really an information fluency competency, but if you like a challenge...)