Course Content and Outcome Guide for ED 114
- Date:
- 30-MAY-2007
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- ED 114
- Course Title:
- Reference Materials
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 0
- Special Fee:
Course Description
Introduces reference materials and sources as well as reference procedures in the library. Overview and evaluation of standard reference sources in print format as well as electronic format is central. Learn to design search strategies for efficient location of information and to conduct effective reference interviews. Prerequisites: Placement test scores qualifying student to enroll in WR 121.Addendum to Course Description
The content of this course will be delivered through lecture, video, class discussion, and computer-based search experience. Other techniques will be used depending upon the size of the class, student background and instructional materials available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Students will be able to:
(a) distinguish between basic categories and uses of reference materials,
(b) use standard reference sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, directories, geographical sources, bibliographic sources, government documents, and indexes to answer simple and complex queries
(c) develop search strategies to respond effectively and efficiently to various reference questions
(d) understand the basic architecture of search engines and databases in order to maximize search results
(e) begin to develop proficiency in using online and CD-ROM databases
(f) learn to evaluate sources as to authority, audience and utility and the use of review sources
(g) Begin to develop proficiency in reference interviewing+
Outcome Assessment Strategies
At the beginning of the course, the instructor will detail the methods used to evaluate student progress and criteria for assigning a course grade. Methods may include one or more of the following: attendance, class participation, examinations, homework assignments, reports, and presentations.