GEL Library module Learning Objectives

MODULE OBJECTIVES

1.       Know the layout of the library and the types of library materials and services available.

2.       Know how to locate material in an academic library by classification system, and use controlled vocabulary. Use the on-line catalog and be able to identify the parts of a bibliographic record.

3.       Gain knowledge of the types of subject-specific reference sources available and understand how to use them.

4.       Learn to find an article using a database.  Become familiar with some of the different databases available.

5.       Become familiar with types of information available on the Internet; effectively use directories, indexes and various search engines.  Identify characteristics of an authoritative website.

6.       Be able to critically evaluate information for usefulness, bias, currency and authority.

7.       Use a style manual to correctly document information sources in many different formats.

8.       Understand and effectively communicate the steps required for effective research, including formulating a thesis, creating a search strategy using a variety of sources.