Week 6: Research Process

Hi, all! Happy Halloween! This week is our second online class. This week we’ll be covering some new material and be doing a bit of review.

Like our last online class, you’ll need to watch the videos below. Then please leave a comment on this post about something new you learned (Comment=attendance and participation points for the week). Remember, you need to finish this class before our next class session together on November 7 (and probably should finish before Friday so you can do your weekly reflection).

Online Videos

Topic Development

Research Questions

Credible Sources Count!

Assignments
1. Work on your final project. Finish up your research and start on your tutorial page. Remember final projects are due on November 14!
2. Find an article to bring to class for discussion next week. The article should be about information in some way. Find something that is of interest to you–it could be about plagiarism, wifi access, Internet filtering, etc.

Reminder: This week I’m away from campus all week. I’ll be in Los Angeles for a workshop then I’ll be gone for my sister’s wedding. So email communication will most likely take longer than usual, but I will get back to you.

Week 5: Databases for Research

Hi, all! This week we’ll be meeting in VBT 222. It’s another hands-on class. This time we’ll focus on applying our searching skills to academic databases. It’ll be fun and helpful for your final project.

If you have any questions or concerns before we meet, please let me know via email, Twitter, phone, dropping by my office, or carrier pigeon. You know, whatever works.

See you on Monday!

Week 4: Types of Sources and Evaluation

Hi, all! This week is our first online class of the quarter. Please finish this class before our next meeting on October 24th as Assignment 4 will be due and is based on what you learn in this online class.

So the class is pretty simple. Please click the links below to view the online videos/tutorials that cover this week’s topics: identifying different types of sources and source evaluations. After you are finished watching the videos, please leave a comment on this post about something new you learned (this comment will count as your attendance and participation points for the week). Then you should complete assignment 4. Also, don’t forget to do your weekly reflection.

Video Links:

Information types (click the proceed button to move the module forward)

Advanced formats

Source Authority and Evaluation (CARDIO)

If you have any questions, please email me. Just as a reminder: this week I’m away at a conference, but I will be checking my email and will get back to you.

Week 3: Plagiarism, Fair Use, Copyright, and Citations

Hi, all! This week’s class will be super-busy as we have a lot to cover. So come prepared to participate and don’t forget your note-taking devices.

We’ll be in LI 3040 for this week’s class.

See you soon!