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Writing a literature review can seem like a daunting task. It involves finding sources, synthesizing them, and relating them to your research topic. This workshop will guide you through the process of writing a literature review, providing plenty of examples and tips along the way.By the end of this activity, you'll be able to:Recognize key components of a literature reviewIdentify a knowledge gap in previous research and express how you can address the gapOrganize sources effectively and logicallyThe workshop includes interactive video animations and self-assessment questions.
Posted on August 12, 2020
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
This interactive online workshop introduces and defines plagiarism and discusses when and how to cite, quote, paraphrase, and summarize.Learning outcomes:Learners will be able to:Identify strategies for avoiding plagiarismAccurately cite sources in a consistent styleSummarize, paraphrase, and directly quote a textThe workshop includes integrated self-assessment and feedback.
Posted on August 12, 2020
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
This document provides directions and information needed to complete a curriculum map for the Political Science Department at the University of North Texas. Other subject librarians may use this document to guide their own curriculum mapping projects.
Posted on July 16, 2020
Contributor: Brea Henson
Resource Type(s): Curriculum Map
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole
In this interactive Coassemble module, students are taught the basics of APA format (7th edition). The module begins with a discussion about the disciplines that use APA. It then moves into a lessons on in-text citations, as well as article, book, and website References page citations. Finally, students learn about basic APA paper format, from the title page to the References page. Checkpoints appear at the end of each lesson to test and reinforce knowledge.
Posted on May 22, 2020
Contributor: Courtney Strimel
Resource Type(s): Activity, Assessment Material, Learning Object, Tutorial
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
The information literacy in class assignment was introduced to Sophomores and Juniors in STEM during a math class. Concepts such as types of information sources and critical evaluation of information sources were introduced. The remainder of time is devoted to a group assignment on evaluating information sources both on the Web in comparison to the information resource.Students worked in groups to complete the assignment which was handed out on paper. The first part explained again criteria for evaluating information sources while the second part gave 3 example sources from a...
Posted on May 20, 2020
Contributor: John Meier
Resource Type(s): Activity, Assignment Prompt
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process, Searching as Strategic Exploration
Created in collaboration with Dr. Jordan Moberg Parker, UCLA's Director of Undergraduate Laboratory Curriculum and Assessment in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, C.R.E.A.T.E.S. is a set of 6 steps that help learners read and critically analyze scientific papers. The C.R.E.A.T.E.S. method, pioneered by Dr. Sally Hoskins, has a demonstrated positive impact on undergraduate students' self-confidence in scientific reading, as well as in their general perceptions of and beliefs about science and scientific thinking (Hoskins, et. al, 2017).The new C.R.E.A.T.E.S. site uses...
Posted on April 29, 2020
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material, Learning Object, Tutorial, Other
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
This exploratory study aims to improve librarian support for undergraduate users as they find, access, evaluate, and appropriately use primary source materials in their research. By approaching object-based information literacy instruction via the Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (Framework), this project will promote use of academic library special collections and archives in ways that reinforce the theoretical approach espoused by that document. Primary source evaluations collected before and after one semester of...
Posted on April 18, 2020
Contributor: Rachel Scott
Resource Type(s): Publication
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole
This usability study explores whether patrons prefer and are well-served by specialized, format-based searches or simpler, single-box searches, and the implications of these practices and preferences for information literacy. Qualitative data suggest that format-specific searches can confuse and slow down users and single-box searches are often faster and more successful. These findings highlight the potential conflict between user experience (UX) design and traditional conceptualizations of research and library-based search.
Posted on April 18, 2020
Contributor: Rachel Scott
Resource Type(s): Publication
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
An update from a previous version.
Posted on April 13, 2020
Contributor: Grace Liu
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
The infographic was originally developed for a management class. It is updated and revised to be applicable to other disciplines as well. The university logo was deleted for use by other campus.A video was made to explain the 4-step source assessment.
Posted on April 13, 2020
Contributor: Grace Liu
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material, Learning Object, Research Guide
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole