BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION OUTLINE – TWO ONEHOUR SESSIONS CARL S

Audience – All students enrolled in EN131.

Behavior 1 – Student will know the basics of the library catalog, including the following skills:

• keyword search

• title, author and subject searches

• access electronic books on NetLibrary

• use call numbers

Behavior 2 – Student will know the basics of using a library database, including the following skills:

• access Britannica

• access Newsbank

• access EBSCO database

Behavior 3 – The student will complete an integrated English and library assignment: writing an annotated bibliography, which includes knowing the following skills:

• locate scholarly journals

• identify scholarly articles in journals

Condition – Attend one-hour session with a bibliographic instruction librarian. Take pre-instruction survey on LiveText (10 mins.). Receive direct instruction (20 mins) and participate in hands-on assignment (20 mins).

Degree – Using a post-instruction survey, the student will indicate that he or she understands at least 70% of the instructed skills. Survey administered at the end of Session Two.

1. Student will demonstrate effective use of print and electronic materials by identifying appropriate sources for a set topic.

2. Student will evaluate information sources critically.

4. Student will choose the best research method and access and retrieve the appropriate resources form a variety of formats.

1. Know location and function of essential areas in the library.

2. Be aware of interlibrary loan.

3. Know how to use Online Public Access Catalog.

4. Know how to evaluate information retrieved, discerning strength, limitations and usefulness in relationship to topic.

5. Know how to incorporate research information into writing and use information ethically.

6. Know how to document sources properly using APA and/or MLA format.

7. Know how to use electronic resources.

1. Determine the extent of information needed

2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently

3. Evaluate information and its sources critically

4. Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base

5. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

6. Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

1. Complex cognitive skills.

2. Practical knowledge and competency.

Audience – All students enrolled in EN132.

Behavior 1 – Student will know the basics of using library databases in conducting research, including the following skills:

• locate scholarly journals

• locate MLA citations given with the sources

• Boolean operators

• use “broad terms” and “narrow terms” for search

Behavior 2 – The student will complete an integrated English and library assignment: finding sources for a research paper, which includes knowing the following skills:

• identify scholarly articles in journals

• interlibrary loan

Condition – Attend one-hour session with a bibliographic instruction librarian. Receive direct instruction (20 mins) and participate in hands-on assignment (20 mins). Take post-instruction survey on LiveText (10 mins.).

Degree – Using a post-instruction survey, the student will indicate that he or she understands at least 70% of the instructed skills. Survey administered at the end of Session Two.

1. Student will demonstrate effective use of print and electronic materials by identifying appropriate sources for a set topic.

2. Student will evaluate information sources critically.

3. Student will use information sources and research skills gained during bibliographic instruction sessions to complete classroom research project.

4. Student will choose the best research method and access and retrieve the appropriate resources form a variety of formats.

1. Know location and function of essential areas in the library.

2. Be aware of interlibrary loan.

3. Know how to use Online Public Access Catalog.

4. Know how to evaluate information retrieved, discerning strength, limitations and usefulness in relationship to topic.

5. Know how to incorporate research information into writing and use information ethically.

6. Know how to document sources properly using APA and/or MLA format.

7. Know how to use electronic resources.

1. Determine the extent of information needed

2. Access the needed information effectively and efficiently

3. Evaluate information and its sources critically

4. Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base

5. Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

6. Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

1. Complex cognitive skills.

2. Practical knowledge and competency.