Class Syllabus: Basic Research Skills
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Course Description
"Basic Research Skills" allows you to know what you need to know when you need to know it. With all of the information readily available today, it's difficult to deciper good information from bad information. Instead of turning to the Internet for all of your information, there are other sources that can help you learn what you need to learn – and quickly and accurately. This course will cover library use, the Dewey Decimal System, dictionary use, thesaurus use, encyclopedias, Internet search engines, Internet news resources, Internet publications, journals, and bibliographies.
With this information, you can research any topic, no matter the purpose or the goal. Instead of simply looking in one place for the answer you need, why not learn how to use all of the tools available? The more you know, the more you can use this information in your everyday life.
"Basic Research Skills" includes real life strategies to help you learn where you need to look for information and how you can be certain the information is accurate.
Each of the 11 lessons include 5 True and False questions and 5 multiple choice questions at the end of each section. These questions are designed to ensure you retain the main concepts before you move onto a new lesson. In each lesson, you will learn what the selected research skill is, how to use it, and other tips as to how to improve your researching abilities.
With "Basic Research Skills," you will be able to find information in a variety of ways, ensuring no question goes unanswered. Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: Why Research Is Important
Lesson 2: Library Use
Lesson 3: Dewey Decimal System
Lesson 4: A Dictionary
Lesson 5: A Thesaurus
Lesson 6: Encyclopedias, Almanacs, And Atlases
Lesson 7: Internet Search Engines
Lesson 8: Internet News Sources
Lesson 9: Internet Magazines, Blogs, And Images
Lesson 10: Journals, Papers, And More
Lesson 11: Bibliographies
Course Materials
All course materials is provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned.
A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
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