This course provides a basic understanding of concepts in the research process, enabling students to identify appropriate strategies for meeting an information need. The course will focus on both the concepts and skills needed in undertaking library research with an emphasis on electronic databases. Other areas covered in this course include University support services and academic policies.
Prerequisites
None
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of library resources and services in order to fulfill an information need;
- Define a research strategy;
- Cite sources using a standard citation style, such as MLA or APA;
- Describe a variety of ethical issues related to the use of information for academic purposes;
- Develop a research strategy regarding a given research topic appropriate for an undergraduate student;
- Demonstrate ability to he student will be able to: locate, evaluate and use various print and electronic resources: utilize various methods to produce proper documentation from citations of resources used in research;
- Differentiate among the various types of information sources, such as scholarly and popular sources;
- Explain how a source could be used to fulfill a specified information need;
- Find a variety of information sources to address information needs regarding a given research topic appropriate for an undergraduate student;
- Identify several information needs regarding a given research topic appropriate for an undergraduate student.
- Enable students to begin to feel connected to the Leighton University and feel confident and excited about their choice of selecting Leighton University.
- Inform students of University services and resources that will enhance their academic success and overall college experience;
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Demonstrate knowledge of the expectations placed on them by professors and University policies and procedures;