Library Student Learning Outcomes
The student learning outcomes we identified for TRW are organized around the following themes:
- Understanding of the research process
- Students' research is driven by a focused question and incorporates multiple research strategies to answer the question.
- Creating effective search strategies
- Students' search strategy uses effective search terms and techniques to find relevant sources.
- Thinking critically about information
- Students select sources that are credible, authoritative and appropriate to their question.
- Using information ethically
- Students demonstrate ethical use of information by providing attribution for their sources.
We are happy to work with you to develop a lesson plan that meets your needs and your students' needs. While some instructors choose to have a librarian meet with their students for one class session, we would like to suggest a different approach that delivers instruction at the point of need throughout the semester in several class sessions. The following is a suggested sequence of library sessions.
Session 1: After students choose their research topic
Time: Approx. 50-90 minutes
Formulating a Research Question
Many students start off with topics that are either too broad or narrow in scope
Search Strategies
Effective database searching requires a thoughtful search process
Session 2: As students are conducting their research
Time: Approx. 50 minutes
Critical Evaluation
Not all sources are created equal, and different types may be appropriate for different situations
Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
Develop an understanding of plagiarism and the importance of academic integrity
Citing
Introduction to the basic mechanics of APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.
Schedule Your TRW Instruction
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