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Improving the Quality of Student Research through Information Literacy Arianne Hartsell-Gundy Humanities Librarian
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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
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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”
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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
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How does/can this affect you? Papers that are not complete/in depth Poor/undocumented sources “Borrowed” material Backwards Research
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What can the library do?
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(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
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(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
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(Some) Instruction Options Online Learning: Miami eScholar – http://me.lib.muohio.edu – Academic Integrity and Information Literacy – Final Quiz with Completion Certificate
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Instructional Effectiveness What do students know? – Information Literacy Perceptions Survey How did students achieve? – Incorporate IL into rubrics – Class-specific questionnaires – ePortfolios
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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
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Questions? Eric Resnis Instruction/Information Literacy Coordinator 208 King Library 529-7205 eric.resnis@muohio.edu Arianne Hartsell-Gundy Humanities Librarian 210 King Library 529-8494 hartsea@muohio.edu
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