Self-Directed Information Literacy (SIL) Scale

<p>The Self-directed Information Literacy (SIL) scale measures students’ self-perception of their use of high-quality information skills when faced with a design project.  SIL is based on self-directed learning theory (Knowles, 1975) and the information literacy standards for higher education (ACRL, 2000).  </p>

<p>SIL can be scored based on each subfactor to assess engineering and technology students’ specific self-directed information literacy skills <em>(Recognize, Seek, Evaluate, Apply, Document, </em>and <em>Reflect)</em> or scored as an overall broader measure of self-directedness with information. A separate factor, <em>Novice Behaviors,</em> can be used to moderate students’ tendency to report themselves as highly skilled. </p>