Projects >> Digital Information Literacy Contest
Contest was August 29th, 2007
The contest was a great success! We had registrations for all spots, and evaluations were glowing. Media coverage included:
- Journal & Courier - interview in West Lafayette newspaper, 110,000+ circulation
- Purdue Exponent - Purdue University newspaper, 20,000+ circulation (backup of article)
- Purdue University News Service - article (backup of article)
- WBAA Public Radio - local NPR station
- Purdue OWL Newsletter - interview in newsletter with circulation of 12,000+ (backup of interview)
- Purdue.edu Homepage - about 4,000 reached/day (according to Alexa)
Think you're smart? Prove it. The Digital Information Literacy Contest is like an open book Academic Decathlon, but with access to the entire Internet.
This is a free competition of Internet research skills at Purdue University. Students, faculty and community members are invited to compete - it is open for all ages.
Compete against others to find information online in a high speed battle of minds. Cash and prizes for the winners. Pizza and drinks courtesy of Purdue University Libraries.
The contest was supported by many, including:
- Purdue University Libraries
- West Lafayette Library
- Purdue College of Liberal Arts
- Purdue College of Education
This contest is a "proof of concept." After the contest, participants are welcome to attend a short discussion and offer suggestions. Additional prizes will be given randomly to people who fill out evaluations.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the concept behind the contest and be among the first contestants in this potentially growing phenomenon.