Spring Schedule
LIBR 6 Introduction to Specialized Research Databases 0.5 Units
Introduction to research techniques in a college library: specialized research databases. Learn use of subject databases that emphasize full-text materials on discipline specific topics, such as literature, pro-con issues, and gender topics. Practice MLA /APA citation formats for articles from these databases.
Meets 3 Fridays from 10am-12:50pm
LIBR 7 Introduction to Internet Research 0.5 Units
Introduction to research techniques on the Internet. Learn web search strategies, appropriate search engines and directories, evaluation techniques for web resources, and MLA / APA citation formats for web resources.
Meets 3 Fridays from 10am-12:50pm
LIBR 8 Introduction to Library Research 2.0 Units
Introduction to research techniques using college library resources. Teaches the skills needed to successfully find, evaluate, and document information in print, electronic, and Internet formats. Covers plagiarism, the ethical and legal aspects of information use, and the critical thinking skills necessary for successful college research.
Meets Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks
Fall Schedule
LIBR 4 Introduction to Research in the Library 0.5 Units
Introduction to basic research techniques in a college library: print and audiovisual materials. Focus on use of the library catalog, catalog search strategies, organization of materials in the library including reference, faculty reserves, circulating books, audiovisuals, use of reference materials, evaluation of relevant resources, recognition of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of books, audiovisuals, and print magazines and journals.
Meets 3 Fridays from 10am-12:50pm
LIBR 5 Introduction to General Research Databases 0.5 Units
Introduction to research techniques in a college library: electronic resources found in general research databases. Focus on campus and remote use of multi-disciplinary research databases, search strategies, distinction between scholarly journals and popular magazines, evaluation of relevant resources, recognition of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of articles from magazine, journal, and newspaper databases.
Meets 3 Fridays from 10am-12:50pm
LIBR 8 Introduction to Library Research 2.0 Units
Introduction to research techniques using college library resources. Teaches the skills needed to successfully find, evaluate, and document information in print, electronic, and Internet formats. Covers plagiarism, the ethical and legal aspects of information use, and the critical thinking skills necessary for successful college research.
Meets Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks
Questions? Contact Tina Inzerilla, Instructional Librarian
tinzerilla@laspositascollege.edu · (925)424-1150
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