Course Specific Research Support for DE 21: Home
Introduction to Information Literacy course outcomes related to research skills:
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DE 21 CCOGApply the process of effective information seeking utilizing intellectual curiosity and creative thinking.
Use critical reading and thinking skills to select, evaluate, and cite sources appropriate for information needs.
Identify an information need
Formulate an answerable research question
Effectively use the library's print, electronic, and human resources
Use specialized vocabulary related to the research process
Other indicators of required research or information seeking:
From the Outcome and Assessment Strategies:
- Identification of information need and topic selection
- Question formulation
- Source selection and use of diverse sources
- Distinguishing between internet and electronic library sources
- Evaluation of websites and other sources for credibility
- Comprehension and annotation of sources for key ideas and personal connections
- Persistence in information seeking activities
- Appropriate use of informal citation
- Contact with Reference Librarian
- Research Log
Bridging competencies to support research and information seeking at this level:
- Ability to select an area of interest and focus on a single, definable question
- Readiness to listen and write, and participate in class discussion
Corresponding research and information seeking outcomes for DE 21
1. Identification of information need and topic selection
2. Question formulation
3. Source selection and use of diverse sources
4. Distinguishing between internet and electronic library sources
5. Evaluation of websites and other sources for credibility
6. Appropriate use of informal citation
7. Contact with Reference Librarian
Librarian Instructional Objectives:
1. Take a one word topic area and add a perspective
2. Derive a researchable question from the topic word, the perspective, and how a person with that perspective would search for answers
3. Navigate the library website
4. Search engines and self-published web pages v. library databases and reference tools
5. Website evaluation checklist
6. Using citation generators
7. Librarian introduces self to the class, and presents their interest in student success with information literacy skills
Placement of courses on an Information Literacy Continuum
Courses | Instructional Stages | Student's Developmental Stage |
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DE 21 |
Connecting to College |
1. I know where the library is located and about some of the services provided. |
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Information Seeking |
2. I can identify a topic, and identify useful information sources to read about it. |
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Information Literacy Skills |
3. I can develop a topic statement, locate and use library sources, and begin informational research. |
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Academic or Career/ Technical Related |
4. I evaluate the sources I have found for relevancy to my field, and I know who some of the experts are. |
Inquiry and Exploration for Research |
5. I can identify pro- and con-positions on a topic. I can identify the perspectives of various experts in a field. |
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Discipline- or Area of Study Specific |
6. I can support my position on an issue with evidence. I can accurately summarize the scholarly or professional conversation. |
Developmental Education courses with outcomes related to research and information seeking
Librarian Liaison to the Development Education SAC (Subject Area Committee)
Contact: Roberta Richards, Librarian at the Southeast campus
Librarian subject collectors for: Developmental Education
Campus Librarians, supporting College Survival related subjects research
- Cascade : Torie Scott
- Rock Creek: Sara Seely
- Southeast: Roberta Richards
- Sylvania: Meredith Farkas
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To update Course outcomes, contact: Pam Kessinger