Library
&
Information
Research:
Humanities
English
292 /
University
292 |
Spring
1999 |
K.
Brodsky
|
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Library
&
Information
Research:
Humanities |
Course Syllabus
Instructor:Karen Brodsky | 707-664-4240 | Room 1102 | Karen.Brodsky@sonoma.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 4 pm - 5 pm | Monday 10 am - 11 am | by appt.
http://libweb.sonoma.edu/brodsky/292Time /Place:
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 10:50 am
Library Instruction Room A
In this 2 credit course students will gain the ability to successfully conduct library research in the constantly changing information world. The course will cover the skills necessary for effective library research: developing research strategies; library organization and online catalogs; the mechanics of electronic research; use of periodical and full-text databases; and Internet tools and searching. The course will focus these skills specifically on Arts and Humanities research by examining various specialized resources including periodical indexes, reference materials, Internet resources, biographical information sources, sources of criticism, primary vs. secondary information, copyright issues, and multimedia resources.Course Objectives:
By the end of the course students should be able to:2. Construct a methodical and effective research strategy.
4. Interact critically, knowledgeably, and fearlessly with electronic information systems.
5. Critically evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information sources.
Method of Instruction:
This course will combine lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice. Approximately half of each class will be dedicated to lab time in which students can work on assignments and their research projects.Weekly assignments will guide students through a range of resources available in the Humanities, while familiarizing them with the tools and process of library research. The weekly assignments will provide a basis for the term project which will include an annotated bibliography on a Humanities topic of each students choosing. The term project will demonstrate the student's ability to identify, retrieve, analyze, and evaluate information.Course Evaluation:
Course evaluations will be based on a combination of the following:
- Participation and Attendance 10%
- Weekly assignments 50%
- Final Project 40%