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Oct 30, 2010 by Library and Information Services |
| Overview: |
Self-paced interactive tutorial on finding information, evaluating it, and using it for writing research papers. |
| Learning Goals: |
Students will learn to find useful information.
Students will learn to evaluate information critically.
Students will learn to use information ethically. |
| Target Student Population: |
General college, high school |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Browser |
| Type of Material: |
Tutorial |
| Recommended Uses: |
Individual use and English Composition library orientation |
| Technical Requirements: |
Flash |
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| Strengths: |
Site is clear, easy to use, and complete. These are common research concepts much misunderstood by students, and this tutorial addresses each concept with concrete examples and some self-checking interactivity. This site could be used in a stand alone situation in many academic circumstances. It's quick to use, and very clear. Through the 5 sections it takes a learner through the basic steps to writing a good quality research paper. It is a self-contained learning object because there are examples, tips and activities to try what you have learned in each section. |
| Concerns: |
None. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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| Strengths: |
Very clearly identifies the learning objectives and builds upon each concept. Would be very efficient in many situations. Each section stands alone, progressing logically through the research process. |
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None. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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| Strengths: |
This is clean and attractive. Easy to use, clear instructions, visually appealing, with just enough interactivity to keep students' attention. At the end of each of the 5 main sections there is a summary that reinforces what has been learned. It is interactive with examples, tips and activities to try out what has been learned. |
| Concerns: |
None. |
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| Other Issues and Comments: |
I like the use of examples and the interactivity. This site could be easily incorporated into many classes. |
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