In response to question one, the librarian and instructor rated students
as having an intermediate to advanced level of IL knowledge
and research skills upon entering the course. This rating was based
upon student profiles and knowledge about the cohort. In response to
question two, the librarian and instructor rated the level of student IL
knowledge and research skills required to successfully complete the
course as high. This rating was based upon the complexity and quality
of research skills required to complete the main assignment which
included the application of advanced search limiters, tracking the research impact of authors and journals, and effective resource
management