Course Specific Research Support for BA 289: Home

1.1.A. Develop a researchable question which demonstrates curiosity about a topic
1.1.J. Reflect on the effectiveness of a research process including problem solving, and progress through developing a topic into a researchable question

1.2.C. Use tools to concurrently organize, analyze, and synthesize information
1.2.H. Reflect on the development of new knowledge in a topic, and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and tools used in a research process

Knowledge Practices:

Dispositions:
Value the process of matching an information need with an appropriate product

Understand that different methods of information dissemination with different purposes are available for their use

Knowledge Practices:
Identify the contribution that particular articles, books, and other scholarly pieces make to disciplinary knowledge

Recognize that a given scholarly work may not represent the only or even the majority perspective on the issue

Disposition:
Seek out conversations taking place in their research area

Knowledge Practices:
Identify interested parties, such as scholars, organizations, governments, and industries, who might produce information about a topic and then determine how to access that information

Match information needs and search strategies to appropriate search tools

Manage searching processes and results effectively

Dispositions:
Realize that information sources vary greatly in content and format and have varying relevance and value, depending on the needs and nature of the search

Seek guidance from experts, such as librarians, researchers, and professionals