Typical courses include general education courses such as English Composition, University Enhancement, Learning Communities, and others as requested. Additionally, we have a set of lesson plans for General Education English Composition faculty to choose from.
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Program Objective |
Examples of class application |
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Articulate and contextualize an information need |
Conduct background research to identify knowledge gaps and possible directions for research
Develop a feasible research question or topic for a course assignment |
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Search strategically in a variety of systems appropriate to the research topic |
Identify keywords appropriate for the topic Understand the characteristics of search tools and use a search tool appropriate for the information need Use Monarch OneSearch and its features to find resources Use Library Guides to identify appropriate resources and databases |
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Identify markers of authority recognized by disciplines, professions, and other communities of practice |
Distinguish between scholarly and general audience sources
Identify format characteristics and source types appropriate for the information need
Use the peer review limiter in databases when needed |
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Evaluate information sources according to the context of the information need |
Evaluate sources for relevance to information need and adjust search as needed |
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Make connections among sources to expand existing understanding and to explore a topic |
Identify more than one perspective on a topic
Identify the similarities and differences between multiple sources of information |
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Demonstrate understanding of the social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities associated with the use of information |
Understand the role of citation in academic research
Identify tools to assist with citation |