EDLM 568 - Research and Information Fluency

Description:
Reference tools, information sources, search strategies, research models, and evaluative techniques will be explored as tools to enable students to be more information literate. EDLM 568 and EDLM 468 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Evaluate resources before purchasing.
Prepare effective reference services.
Explain the importance of diverse educators in higher education.
Explain the importance of effectively promoting new material, technology and services.
List and describe the different research models.
Develop skills to be an effective searcher by using proper search mechanics and search language.
Organize appropriate resources for a library using selection tools, needs assessment and collection and curriculum mapping.
State and use information literacy standards.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/12

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