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The Research Process Intoduction
"Information Literacy" means that you can "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information" (American Library Association)
The modules are designed to guide you through the research process.
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The Research Process - Getting Started
- Scheduling time for research tasks
- Selecting a subject and narrow it down to a topic
- Identifying and determine types of information needed
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Ethics & Fair Use
- Discriminating between fair and illegal use
- Adopting strategies to avoid plagiarism
- Using MLA citation standards in your bibliography
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Research Using Library Resources
- Determining whether to go to the library or use its online resources (databases)
- Identifying the various types of print resources
- Locating printed resources tithing the library's organization system
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Research Using Internet Resources
- Locating pages on the web and understanding how a URL works.
- Locating information on the Web using Web Directories and Search Engines.
- Applying evaluation criteria to web pages and determining whether information should be included in your research.
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These learning resources are intended for faculty and their students and are not a required part of the WebReady. The Resource links do not require logging in; however, if you wish to view the WebReady (course or resource) you will need to login to benefit from its interactive features.
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Centers for Teaching and Learning, San Mateo Community College District, CA USA Updated 2/28/2010 by Sevastopoulos |
