Typical courses include 300 and 400 level subject-focused courses that have research-focused content or assignments.
| Program Objective | Examples of class application |
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Articulate and contextualize an information need |
Develop a research question that is appropriate for the field of study
Identify format characteristics and source types appropriate to the information need, within the context of the academic discipline |
| Search strategically in a variety of systems appropriate to the research topic |
Identify and use the controlled vocabulary used in field of study
Use the advanced features of Monarch OneSearch such as virtual browse and special limiters
Search in subject databases relevant to field of study, using the specific features and language of the database
Identify and use tools that assist with gaining full-text access to resources
Trace citations forward and backward
Use research technologies effectively, understanding their algorithms and linking to library resources |
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Identify markers of authority recognized by disciplines, professions, and other communities of practice |
Identify characteristics of primary and secondary sources as relative to the discipline Understand peer review and how it works within the discipline |
| Evaluate information sources according to the context of the information need |
Critically read and evaluate sources within a disciplinary context |
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Make connections among sources to expand existing understanding and to explore a topic |
Compare and contrast multiple resources on a topic Synthesize course content with independent research |
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Demonstrate understanding of the social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities associated with the use of information |
Identify and evaluate parts of a citation within the disciplinary style
Practice citation management Identify style guides and tools to assist with formatting citations |