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.
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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
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Six Archived Timed Searches
Test your skills against a clock (not really an information fluency competency, but if you like a challenge...)