LIBS 1010 Information Literacy I
This course is intended to teach fundamental information literacy skills in which the student will gain the ability to recognize and define the need for information and then locate, evaluate, and use that information effectively and ethically. The skills developed in this course are crucial for success in future academic endeavors, fostering informed citizenship, and promoting lifelong learning. (.5 lect.)
Major Topics
- Use a library and online resources to find information
- Explore databases
- Develop a research process
- Choosing a topic and refining a topic
- Search and keyword strategies
- Locate information in physical and digital resources
- Review a source’s content and learn about scholarly sources
- Organize resources
- Citation fundamentals
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Locate information in the library and on the Internet.
2. Describe a search strategy.
3. Explain research as an interactive, non-linear process.
4. Construct a keyword search based on a research question.
5. Classify sources in terms of credibility.
6. Apply information to accomplish a specific purpose.
7. Apply digital tools to organize information.
8. Document citations in proper format.