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OverviewA great challenge most instructors face, experienced as well as those new to the field, is to create and deliver diverse, dynamic instruction that will provide students with the tools and knowledge they need to conduct research for their courses and to carry those skills to the workplace. Teaching Information Literacy meets that challenge by providing teaching librarians and others who deliver instruction in information literacy fresh approaches to teaching specific concepts, such as developing a topic and thesis, constructing Boolean search strategies, and evaluating the credibility of a source. The primary pedagogical framework for this book is a concept-based approach that teaches students the information seeking strategies and critical thinking abilities needed to do effective research. Crucial to this approach is the emphasis on thinking skills, which include the basic skills (observing, comparing, contrasting, and classifying) and the more complex skills (analysis, logical reasoning, problem solving, and evaluating). Chapters are arranged sequentially to simulate a typical research process and discuss preparing a research topic and thesis; focus on the search strategies and content evaluation for online book catalogs, periodical databases, and Internet search engines; and give examples of Boolean search methodology that can be applied to each of these research tools. Within each chapter, a set of learning objectives is discussed, followed by class activities, instructor guides, and assessment tools developed by the author and other instructors. This useful book will assist instructors in developing custom assessment instruments and will help them to adapt pertinent content to deepen and enliven lectures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christy GavinPublisher: Scarecrow Press Imprint: Scarecrow Press Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9780810852020ISBN 10: 0810852020 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 28 November 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsInstructors will find this a useful resource.--Cynthia Crosser Booklist Instructors will find this a useful resource.--Cynthia Crosser Booklist, May 2008 Author InformationChristy Gavin is Coordinator of Instructional Services at the California State University in Bakersfield. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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