Release date: 2008-06-17
Format: Web
Description: The specifics of the classes vary by instructors, but students learn to select a topic, locate reference materials, scholarly books, scholarly journal articles and scholarly web sites relevant to their topic. Along the way students become familiar with the ZSR Library and its catalog, our online databases and sources of good scholarly information on the web. Students learn to cite sources appropriately in either MLA or APA style. Strong emphasis is given to learning to evaluate information to determine how appropriate it is for research and whether it is credible, scholarly information. Issues of copyright, plagiarism and the impact of the Internet on research are also covered.
Subjects: Information library skills
Objective: 1.Learn how to determine the nature and extent of information needed for identifying a research topic. 2.Become familiar with the strengths and limitations of different types of information resources in order to access resources effectively. 3.Learn strategies for the critical evaluation of information in order to evaluate the reliability of a resource and determine the biases that are inherent in a resource. 4.Learn how to structure and implement research strategies in order to plan and execute an effective search. 5.Acquire in-depth knowledge of library services and resources in order to be lifelong learners. 6.Develop awareness of the legal, economic, political and social aspects of information resources in order to use information ethically.
Language(s): en
Time length to use it: 30 min
Open to international use: Yes
Geographical scope: Institutional
Audience: Students
Address: 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106