LIS 2095 Fundamentals of Online Research
This online course combines seven online course sessions with three face-to-face class sessions. Within this hybrid class, students are encouraged to work independently and together in virtual groups. This course will provide students with an overview of information locating research tools and strategies that will utilize catalogs, subscription databases, and the Internet. Students will be encouraged to critically analyze their information sources in order to locate credible resources for their research. Emphasis will be placed on citing sources in order to demonstrate ethical and legal use of information. The final project for this course is cumulative to demonstrate the acquisition of research techniques necessary to locate, retrieve, evaluate, and cite reputable sources of information. (Fall, Spring)