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When it comes to research, a little planning goes a long way. We’ll go over how to come up with a research plan and start a research notebook!By the end of this activity, you'll be able to:Create a timeline of your research goalsDocument your…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Coming up with a good research question is essential for any research! Whether you're joining a faculty-led group or initiating an independent research project, research questions will be central to your work.By the end of this activity, you'll…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Once you've decided to do research, the next step is to make a list of research opportunities that interest you!By the end of this activity, you'll be able to:Identify your research interestsIdentify potential mentors and research projectsMake a…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Before getting started with research, it's important to know the difference between faculty- and student-led projects, as well as how to earn course credit for your research.By the end of this activity, you'll be able to:Identify benefits of faculty…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Anyone can get started with research—all it takes is curiosity and persistence!By the end of this activity, you'll be able to:Describe the nature of researchList reasons to do researchArticulate your goals for doing researchThis workshop was created…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Congratulations! You've spent weeks, months, and maybe even years working on a research project that you're proud of. Now you will need to present your research and its significance in a concise manner. You will learn how to share your research in…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Keeping track of all your sources can be frustrating and overwhelming—but with a little bit of organization, managing sources can be a breeze!In this activity, you will learn how to auto-generate your bibliography in virtually any citation…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Whether you're working on a capstone project, a senior thesis, or taking on an in-depth research paper, it may seem overwhelming to put together an effective plan.In this activity, you will be asked to think about your research topic or question and…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Navigate your research with ease and pick out the best sources for your project! In this module, you'll explore the library research guides, learn strategies for finding the information you need, and find out about research consultations.By the end…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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Looking to get involved with research at UCLA? Anyone can do research, and this workshop connects you with resources and opportunities to help you get started today!In this activity, you will learn about getting started with research at UCLA.…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process, Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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The goal of this activity is to help students start to develop a broader understanding of the value of information and their rights and responsibilities as information consumers and creators. Students complete a simple true/false activity that is…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: Jane Hammons
Resource Type(s): Activity, Lesson Plan
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This activity was designed to help students understand some of the costs associated with creating and accessing information. Students will consider the cost of a "package" of information resources and participate in a discussion focused on the value…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: Jane Hammons
Resource Type(s): Activity, Lesson Plan
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The Penn State Berks Privacy Workshop Series focuses on privacy issues for students in the past, present, and future. The Privacy Workshop spotlights privacy practices and concerns in the current moment; Digital Leadership explores future…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: Alexandria Chisholm
Resource Type(s): Activity, Instruction Program Material, Learning Object, Lesson Plan, Research Guide, Slide Deck
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In this workshop, students learn about the driving forces behind fake news, reflect on how our opinions impact the way we evaluate information, and discuss and practice using criteria for evaluating news. The workshop includes a brief presentation…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Contributor: Kim Pittman
Resource Type(s): Activity, Lesson Plan, Worksheet
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In this interactive online workshop, you will learn strategies for generating research questions and turning those questions into keywords. Coming up with keywords will help you craft more effective searches!By the end of this workshop, you'll be…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object, Tutorial
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Has Value
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Activity, Learning Object
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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,…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: Courtney Strimel
Resource Type(s): Activity, Assessment Material, Learning Object, Tutorial
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Information Creation as Process, Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: John Meier
Resource Type(s): Activity, Assignment Prompt
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Research as Inquiry, Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: UCLA WIRE
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material, Learning Object, Tutorial, Other
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole
Contributor: Rachel Scott
Resource Type(s): Publication
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: Rachel Scott
Resource Type(s): Publication
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An update from a previous version.
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Searching as Strategic Exploration
Contributor: Grace Liu
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material
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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…
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Framework as a Whole
Contributor: Grace Liu
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material, Learning Object, Research Guide
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Prepared for a marketing research class which requires to find literature review and create citations.
Information Literacy Frame(s) Addressed: Scholarship as Conversation
Contributor: Grace Liu
Resource Type(s): Instruction Program Material