Introduction to Research course (LS 101)
Overview
This 2-credit course provides an introduction to research by learning to identify, find, evaluate, incorporate, and cite appropriate sources using a range of research tools. This course is designed for an online class environment and was taught as such in Spring 2020. The course materials have been collaboratively developed by Tacoma Community College librarians, and uses a combination of openly licensed, open access, and library resources.
About this course
Course description:
This 2-credit course provides an introduction to research by learning to identify, find, evaluate, incorporate, and cite appropriate sources using a range of research tools. This course is designed for an online class environment. The course materials have been collaboratively developed by Tacoma Community College librarians, and uses a combination of openly licensed, open access, and library resources.
Course learning outcomes:
- Follow a plan for finding information using a variety of tools.
- Use a strategic inquiry process to guide and refine your information needs and search strategies.
- Demonstrate basic use of electronic search
- Describe the purpose of citation in general, and create standard APA and MLA citations
- Develop familiarity with sources of evidence, methods, and modes of discourse.
- Identify and explain the differences between major types of information resources (e.g., books, lay periodicals, scholarly journals, wikis, etc.) and when and how to use them.
This content is available as:
- Open Canvas course
- Downloadable course cartridge (.imscc file)