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LIBR100 - Introduction to Information Research Syllabus


Instructor: Dave Patterson

Phone: (650) 306-3476

Fax: (650) 306-3434

E-mail: pattersond@smccd.edu

Hours:
Monday        off campus
Tuesday       8:00-4:00
Wednesday  12:00-8:00
Thursday      8:00 to 3:00
Friday          8:00 to 3:00

Office Location: Library

Interests: History of libraries, censorship, human rights, the First Amendment, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues, history in general, American and British literature, pedagogy, piano, choir music, religions

Library 100 Student Learning Outcomes and assessment:

What will be the outcome for you after taking this class? In other words, what skills, concepts and attitudes will you have once you have taken this course? And how will I know that you have them? By the end of the course you will be able to:

Find information in books, periodicals, reference sources, on the Internet, and in other less common formats efficiently and effectively. I will ask you to carry out a few searches at the final exam, but I'll also observe your searching techniques throughout the semester. Through conversation and observation, and through looking at the sources you choose in doing your final project, I'll assess how you find information.

Evaluate the information you find in a number of ways, including noting how old the information is, how relevant it is to your research, how credible it is, how persuasive it is, and other criteria. I will ask you throughout the semester to assess information you find in these ways. During the final exam, you will "think aloud" about the quality of some of the information we encounter. I'll also know how your "eye" for excellent information is developing by reflecting on your final project's bibliography.

Use a wide variety of compelling information strategically and ethically to support arguments in your assignments for instructors and to answer your own questions. I will gauge your ability in this critical area by reading your final project and noting your reference's placement and strength. We will also discuss together throughout the semester how you use information both academically and in your daily life.

 
 


COURSE DESCRIPTION

LIBR100 - Introduction to Information Research is a one unit self-paced course that offers an introduction to the basic concepts and tools used in information research. Techniques for approaching the research process using critical thinking and information competence skills are presented. Prepares students in any major for information research at four-year colleges and universities. Transfer: CSU, UC.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. Recognize when information is needed
  2. Develop effective research strategies using the research process model
  3. Locate, retrieve and use information in a variety of formats
  4. Critically evaluate and synthesize information
  5. Effectively create, present and communicate information
  6. Competently use computers and other information technology tools
  7. Explain the social, legal and ethical issues relating to information and its use

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This course is recommended for students who are eligible for READ 802, and ENGL 800 or ENGL 400.

GRADING

Letter grade or Credit/no-credit option. Students must complete all assignments with a passing grade to receive credit. Final grades will be based on assignments (80%), a Final Project (10%) and a Final Exam (10%). Students may correct their mistakes on returned assignments to improve their grade. Extra credit assignments may also be completed for improvement of a grade.

Expectations

  1. Students should have all homework assignments completed by the posted due date. Late assignments will be graded down one letter grade.
  2. Students will be held to the highest ethical standards. Cheating will not be tolerated in any case, and it will lead to an automatic F for that assignment. Cheating on the Final will lead to an F in the course. Copying from someone is considered cheating and both parties will receive an F.


ASSIGNMENTS

Students must meet with the instructor before begining any lessons. The lessons can then be download and printed off of the Internet at http://www.canadacollege.net/library/libr100/libr100.html. Students will need to record the library time they spent on each assignment and also need to keep track of the total hours spent on this course. They will turn in their time log to the instructor with their last assignment. Students are expected to meet with the instructor once a week to discuss lectures and turn in assignments.


DEADLINES

Assignments are due on the given deadlines. Late assignments will be marked down one letter grade.


COMPUTER ACCESS

A workstation with Internet access and word-processing software is reserved for all LIBR 100 students in the Cañada College Library. Other library computers are also available.


LECTURES AND ASSIGNMENTS

Click HERE to access lessons and assignments for LIBR 100 .

Last Updated: January 23, 2008