The University of Arizona just posted a bunch of collected assignments regarding information literacy and the research process targeted towards faculty. There are some great ideas to consider, including what looks like an adaptation of UMN's Assignment Calculator.
Check out the resources.
Check out the resources.
I wonder if anyone is using them? We should try to add an area like this in the redesign--then have to keep them updated. We have heard from first year writing instructors that they might like assignments like this.