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Improving the Quality of Student Research through Information Literacy

Improving the Quality of Student Research through Information Literacy. Arianne Hartsell -Gundy Humanities Librarian. What Is Information Literacy?. “Set of competencies that an informed citizen possesses to participate actively in society” Five core principles

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Improving the Quality of Student Research through Information Literacy

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  1. Improving the Quality of Student Research through Information Literacy Arianne Hartsell-Gundy Humanities Librarian

  2. What Is Information Literacy? • “Set of competencies that an informed citizen possesses to participate actively in society” • Five core principles • Recognize the need for information • Determine effective search strategies • Identify appropriate resources • Utilize information resources and library services • Evaluate and analyze info in various formats • Related to critical thinking

  3. Information Literacy Skills • Can be seen as a tiered process (analogous to the Miami Plan) • Students will not be at the same level • More Than Just “Library Skills”

  4. Why does it matter? • Most students who enter college are not effectively equipped with the skills to: • Correctly cite external sources • Completely avoid plagiarism • Recognize differences (and use of) scholarly materials • Navigate the vast amount of information available

  5. How does/can this affect you? • Papers that are not complete/in depth • Poor/undocumented sources • “Borrowed” material • Backwards Research

  6. What can the library do? In-class/Lab Instruction Assignment Preparation Assessment of Skills Online Learning Modules Personalized Assistance Library Sessions

  7. (Some) Instruction Options • Library Instruction • In the library or your classroom • Many timing options • Within assignment context • Follow-up • Blackboard Embedded Librarian • Virtual Discussions/Help Sessions

  8. (Some) Instruction Options • Scaffolded Research Assignments • Librarians can assist with design • Ensure quality of research along the way • TIM Workshops In Your Classroom • Specific to your class

  9. (Some) Instruction Options • Online Learning: Miami eScholar • http://me.lib.muohio.edu • Academic Integrity and Information Literacy • Final Quiz with Completion Certificate

  10. Instructional Effectiveness • What do students know? • Information Literacy Perceptions Survey • How did students achieve? • Incorporate IL into rubrics • Class-specific questionnaires • ePortfolios

  11. Subject Specialist Librarians • Knowledgeable of your field • Can assist with instruction sessions • Integrated sessions (short sessions, multi classes) • Can help to create/enhance assignments • Small-group/individual assistance

  12. Questions? • Eric ResnisInstruction/Information Literacy Coordinator 208 King Library 529-7205 eric.resnis@muohio.edu • Arianne Hartsell-GundyHumanities Librarian 210 King Library 529-8494 hartsea@muohio.edu

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