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Instruction Modules

Librarians are available to collaborate and assist with assignment design and instruction on research strategies. The modules listed below provide a sample of the various types of instruction sessions librarians routinely teach. An instruction session may incorporate more than one module as time permits. Instruction sessions are tailored to your course and class assignment - we recommend one week's notice for preparation of each session.

FUNDAMENTALS

Create a Research Plan (20 minutes)

  • Select an appropriate research topic
  • Develop a strategy for gathering information
  • Identify key words and concepts

How to Use the Catalog and Find a Book (25 minutes)

  • Perform effective author, title, subject and keyword searches
  • Utilize advanced search features
  • Manage "My Account" and place interlibrary loan requests

How to Use Databases and Find Articles (40 minutes)

  • Identify appropriate databases for a research topic
  • Access and navigate general databases
  • Locate and retrieve an appropriate journal article >
  • Understand and apply Boolean logic, limits, and other advanced search tools
  • Differentiate index from full-text databases

Using the Web for Research (30 minutes)

  • Discuss and evaluate a variety of Web tools
  • Identify the most effective applications for each type of tool
  • Create effective search strategies
  • Evaluate web sites

Applied Critical Thinking (30 minutes)

  • Distinguish between different types of resources. Examples will include a scholarly journal, a trade magazine, a popular press book, and a monograph.
  • Learn what criteria should be applied to information and information filters such as books, web sites, article indexes and other reference sources
  • Apply criteria to actual information sources.

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION

Librarians are ready to collaborate with faculty to design an instruction session that meets the needs of your students. Examples include:

  • How to Find and Use Government Information
  • Preparing an Annotation
  • Biographical Research

Also available:

  • Hands-on Research Time (partial or full class period) to allow a class to begin their research with the assistance of one of the librarians
  • Individual Consultation to provide one-on-one assistance for independent research.

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