LIBS 1020 Information Literacy II
This course is intended to build academic information literacy skills for effective library research, academic writing, and citation. The student will learn to identify the difference between qualitative and quantitative research, build academic queries, and summarize and organize information. The student will practice search strategies using library catalogs, databases, and web search engines. (.5 lect.)
Major Topics
- Information barriers
- Different styles of research
- Search and keyword strategies
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an academic tool
- AI prompting and accuracy
- Search engine results
- Physical and digital resources
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Explain the importance of efficient search strategies.
2. Demonstrate the use of Boolean operators to facilitate a coherent search.
3. Perform a successful search using a relevant library database.
4. Compare information sources via a range of electronic tools.
5. Use generative AI as a tool in academic research.
6. Articulate a clearly written thesis statement and open-ended research question.
7. Assess the quality of information.
8. Describe the effective, ethical, and legal use of information.