SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE
(LIB)
COURSE OUTLINE
Esther Sunde, October 30, 2009
Randy Nelson, November 12, 2009
DEPARTMENT: LIB
CURRICULUM: LIB
COURSE TITLE: Information in Action: Research Basics
COURSE NUMBER: INFO102
TYPE OF COURSE: Hybrid
COURSE LENGTH: 3 wks
CREDIT HOURS: 1 hr
LECTURE HOURS: 11 hrs
LAB HOURS:
CLASS SIZE: 25 max
PREREQUISITES: eligible for ENG 098
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is one of 5 1-credit library research courses designed to allow students to build information literacy in the areas they need most. For individuals, the course takes approximately 3 weeks to complete; if linked to another course, it may be taught over a full quarter. Students may take this course individually or in combination with any of the other 1-credit INFO courses. Courses can begin any time from week 1 to week 7 during the quarter.
Explores the need for defining a research task and identifying research options. Covers the process to get started with a research topic and gain solid understanding of the options available for research.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED:
4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems, and making decisions
5. Technology
Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic, and career tasks.
7. Information Literacy
Access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and contexts, including technology
Use information to achieve personal, academic, and career goals, as well as to participate in a democratic society.
INFO102
10/30/09
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the student will:
- Select and define a research topic to fit the scope of an assignment
- Gather background information for a topic
- Prepare an overall research strategy
4. Identify and select possible sources for a topic
TOPICAL OUTLINE: APPROX. HOURS
1. Intro to Academic Libraries 2
2. Getting started – Where and how to begin 2
3. Selecting a topic – 2
- Defining the task
- Brainstorming
- Gather Background Information
4. A strategy - Developing Your Topic 2
- Research question
- Related academic disciplines
- Concepts and synonyms
5. Source possibilities 2
6. What do I need and where do I look?
