The Research Process
Selecting a Topic | Developing a Topic | Developing Research Questions | Search Strategy & Results
Library Resources
Searching at Sims Library | Classification Systems | Search Engines vs. Databases | Databases
Find
Keywords & Keyword Searching | Boolean Operators & Nesting | Phrase Searching & Truncation | Field Searching | Subjects & Subject Searching
Evaluate
ACORD Model | Popular, Scholarly, Trade | Primary & Secondary | Information Formats
Use
Plagiarism & Citation | Copyright & Open Access | Netiquette & Digital Citizenship
This course guide lists online readings for the Library Science (LS) 1020 course.
LS 1020: Introduction to Information Research
A course designed to teach the information research process. Methods for locating and evaluating sources and the creation of effective search strategies are discussed and practiced. Required exercises and assignments reinforce the course content. Those completing the course will be able to:
Information literacy has been defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed, then to locate, evaluate, and use the information effectively. Information literacy is not confined to formal academic research. The skills associated with information literacy have become a necessary part of our lives because of the increased amount of information available, as well as the ease of access to that information.
Modern society is in constant change; individuals must learn to adapt in order to continue as successful, productive citizens. Almost every profession expects its members to engage in continuous training. Whether that profession is an auto mechanic or pharmacist, individuals must constantly improve their skills in order to keep their jobs or advance in the workplace. This is called lifelong learning or the ability to continuously review and upgrade information. Lifelong learning requires the effective use of information literacy skills.