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Library
Information Resources 110
"Research Methods in an Online World" |
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| Course Description: |
Designed for the student who would like to become an
effective online researcher. Students will learn to select and
effectively use appropriate research tools—such as search engines,
online directories, meta-search engines, subscription databases, and
online catalogs—for specific information needs. Students will develop
search strategies
and focus on expressing their research questions in
relevant search terms, and employing various search strategies. In
addition, they will learn how to evaluate information for quality,
authority, accuracy, and
other criteria. Ethical issues about
information will also be introduced.
Familiarity with basic microcomputer
operation is strongly advised. |
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| Sections/Dates: |
LIR 110 section 7854
Spring 2010
03/22/2010 - 05/21/2010
(2nd 8 week course) |
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| Location: |
100% online (no class meetings
required)
Course will be conducted on Blackboard |
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| Registration: |
If you'd like to register for this course
you may do so through
WebAdvisor. |
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| Helpful Links: |
If this is your first time
using Blackboard, or if you would like
to refresh your skills, explore
the links below. "Tutorials for Online Learning" is especially
recommended for first time
users. |
