Prepare: 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.Reflect: Given that you have been in college for awhile, it’s time to reflect on what you have learned through the use of the Ashford University Library in relation to how you learned to acquire new information from a variety of sources.Write: This week, you will take the Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) Exam. This exam is not graded, and your results are anonymous. The exam will exit from your screen immediately after completion, and you will not receive feedback or results. This is a nationally-normed, standardized exam for students in universities all over the United States. The results of this assessment will guide Ashford University in developing the best possible library resources and research methodologies training. Results will be published (in aggregate) on Ashford’s assessment website. Your participation is voluntary, so thank you if you choose to participate. Click on the link in your online course to access the SAILS Exam.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. For example, you could identify and explain how specific tutorials that you have used have helped improve your ability to conduct research.The Information Literacy AssignmentMust include at least two paragraphs (of at least five sentences each) that respond to the two prompts, and that are formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedRunning header with page numbersMust have no more than 15% quoted material in the body of your essay based on the Turnitin report.A reference page must be used when citing specific sections and/or tutorials of the Ashford Writing Center.

answer three questions. Use your word processor’s “word count” tool so that you can keep track of your total. We will penalize you for exceeding the 1500-word limit with a 1-point deduction for every 20 words. This means that you must keep track of your total, revise your work as needed, and make every word count. We will not penalize you for coming in under the word limit; please note, though, that you will have a hard time answering all questions thoroughly in less than 1300-1400 words. Please refer to the paper prompt/rubric named HIST1025 Midterm Prompt for the overall structure and assignment details. The rest of the attached documents are sources to use. The links below are also sources to use.  http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/eight/gdmessg.htm http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/six/jospeak.htm http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/40 http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/39 http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5046/ http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/4975 http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/4993 https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/the-forgotten-man-2/ http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/8127 http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5105 http://www.unz.com/print/Scribners-1934oct-00207