Library and Information Research Skills

Library Studies 110A -- Section 2136  

Megan KinneySummer 2013

Monday, June 17

Computers for folks on the ROSTER!

All: Please pick up the syllabus. Take a topic slip from the window if you haven't.

Contact Info & Hours

EmailPreferred: D2L (mkinney610)

In the event that D2L is not working: mkinney@contracosta.edu

LIBST110A-2136 Summer 2013Library Instructor: Megan

Kinney

Office Hours:Reference Desk

Mondays 12-4pm

CLICS due July 18FINAL due July 23

CCC Library - Regular HoursSpring 2013

Monday-Thurday 9am-7:45pm

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays CLOSED

Closed Thursday, July 4

Today’s Topics

●What is Information Competency?

●Review of the Syllabus

●Introduction to Desire2Learn

●Research Topic versus Report Topic

Course Objectives●Provide you with the knowledge to be

information competent. This involves:○Critical evaluation of information○Understanding the legal and ethical issues of

information

●Provide you with the skills you need to be information competent. This involves:○ Identification and utilization of appropriate

resources○Organization of information

What is Information Competency?

●The ability to ○recognize when information is needed○locate, evaluate, synthesize, use, and

communicate information in various formats.

What the Internet is Doing to our Brains

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKaWJ72x1rI

Can't I Just Google It?

Martin Luther King Jr. - A True(?) Historical Examination

Consider the Source....

Information Competency & YouInformation competency is key to your success in the future for finding a job, improving your technology and information skills, and staying accurately informed with the world today. YOU may be taking the class for your graduation requirement, but MY purpose is to help familiarize you with the tools and techniques to be information competent so you are prepared for what comes AFTER you graduate.

Syllabus

● 1 unit course = 54 hours of work for you (7-9 hrs/week)

● Each week’s assignment has a due date and builds upon the previous assignment.

● No late assignments!

● You must complete CLICS or you will fail the class.

● The Final Project is an accumulation of all your work and can NOT be turned in late.

● If you have any problems, contact me right away in Desire2Learn.

Introduction to Desire2Learn

●http://d2l.4cd.edu

●Log in:○ Insite portal login and password!

●Course: 2013SU-LIBST-110A-2136

Course Browser

● Course home (and going home)● Course materials -> content

Getting Started!

Notifications

WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS

● Each weekly menu holds the lecture-tutorials, tests, and assignments for that week.

● Assignments:○ Look at first see what you need to do. You may need to go to the Library

so don't wait until the last minute○ Complete by the due date○ Complete in the order listed

● Tutorials/Mini Quizzes○ Originally created for a different section with a different instructor. If due

dates shown are different than those in your syllabus, follow those in your syllabus. If you are told to E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR, check your Skills Assignment to see if this is required. If so, e-mail me in Desire2Learn. Do NOT the e-mail address shown in the Lecture-Tutorial.

WEEK 1: Due Sun., Jun. 23

Remind me! I want to

show you how to

expand and collapse the

weeks!

DISCUSSION

●Getting there●Read my message●Compose your own●Reply to your classmates!

Lecture-Tutorials Mini Quizzes● One try

● Can open as early as you like and return, but can only submit once

● Must submit by the weekly deadline or no credit

● Can review closed tutorials through Links

ASSIGNMENT DROP-BOX

●Use to download and turn in assignments●Change file names to include your name

○ Ex: last_first_week_1.rtf should NOT be your file name○ Instead, put your last name and first name = smith_jane_week_1.rtf

●Save using RTF (Rich Text Format)

Look AtSkills Assignment #1

Mail

How to!

Reply to my message in Desire2Learnfor one extra credit point!

My grades

●Go to see how you're doing in the class

●Shows:○ CLICS Chapter Test Scores○ Pre and Post-Test Scores○ Skills Assignment Scores

CLICS

●Read and study. ALWAYS read before taking the test.

●Then take test!●Passing is 7 out 10 questions correct●If you don't pass after 5 tries, let me know●Review what you got wrong before taking the

test again

CLICS Chapter Test Tips●While taking the test:

○Use Minimize Screen○Use Multiple Windows

●After taking the test:○View Results right away to see what answers

were incorrect○Review the CLICS Chapter before taking the test

again

PRETEST!

Don't have to pass with flying colors! Just have to try.

When done, go to our course and ● start reading chapter 1 of CLICS,

or ● create your week 1 discussion

post.

Research Topic vs. Report Topic

A research paper involves finding facts and theories, evaluating, or interpreting those facts or theories, and then adding some original thought. It is NOT the same as writing a report.

A report records or restates facts without any evaluation or interpretation.

(Roth, Audrey J. The Research Paper: Process, Form and Content. 5th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth, 1986. 3. Print.)

Research Topic or Report Topic?

● What is the history of homelessness in the Bay Area? ● Should the minimum wage be increased to help the working

poor?

● What is capital punishment?

● When dogs kill, should owners be jailed as serious felons?

TOPICSFill out your topic slip that you picked up outside. On the backside, you will write your topic question. Work with your neighbor if you need help. Good ways to PUSH your topic in a research direction:

1. What is the best ______?2. Should ______?

You want your question to drive you to make a decision BASED on the information you find while in this class.

CCC Library Webpage

●Same as going to:○http://www.contracosta.edu/library

●Opens the CCC Library web page in a new window

●Before July 1, try your off-campus access to online databases

●You will need: ○your last name○student ID number

Upcoming Due DatesSun., June 30 - 11:55 pm

ALL WORK DONE SOLO! No sharing answers.

ALL ITEMS IN Week 1 Menu, including:

●CLICS Pre-test, Ch 1 through 3●Discussion Question●Mini Quizzes for Tutorials●Skills Assignment: Week 1**RTF file to be downloaded, filled out, and uploaded to D2L Assignment Drop-box*

Plan Ahead

You need to come in EVERY week for your assignments. MOST are due on Sunday nights.

CCC Library - Regular HoursSummer 2013

Monday-Thursday 9am-7:45pmFridays, Saturdays & Sundays CLOSED

Thursday, July 4 - CLOSED

July 1st ClassMANDATORY! Be here BY 5:40pm

Bring any questions or problems you've encountered Agenda: ●Review/Questions●Anatomy of a Citation●NoodleTools●Final Project

NOTE YOUR TOPIC--THEN BRING ME YOUR SLIPS OF PAPER ON YOUR WAY OUT!!!