INFS 1000 - Information Literacy and Research Skills FYE
2 Credits
Provides students with the skills needed to navigate our “Information Society”. Topics include how information and knowledge are produced, how to develop effective research strategies for locating, using, and evaluating information from print and electronic sources, and issues related to intellectual freedom and copyright. Pairs well with English, Public Speaking, or any research-based course. Best if taken within the first 24 college-level course credits, as research skills and critical analyses of information sources are integral to academic success.
Pre-Requisites Both of these groups:
1.One of these two: EAP 0099, ENG 0099 (Minimum grade: 1.67 GPA Equivalent)
And
2. Any one of these three: READ 0093, READ 0094, READ 0099
OR
ENG 1108
Major Content Areas
Introduction to Libraries 10%
Research Strategies 25%
The Internet 20%
Electronic Databases and Citations 20%
Subject specific databases 10%
Academic Planning 5%
Time Management 5%
Intellectual Property 5%
Learning Outcomes
Critically examine information and evaluate its authenticity, credibility, intellectual content, bias, etc.
Evaluate and apply the proper tool needed to locate desired information.
Demonstrate skills for searching print, electronic, and Internet indexes in the various academic disciplines to locate information.
Identify and apply library reference tools and classification systems.
Articulate and define how knowledge is produced and organized in society.
Analyze how information and knowledge is affected by cultural, political and economic factors.
Identify issues related to copyright, intellectual freedom, and compare and contrast the public vs. private ownership of information.
Identify academic options and academic goals
Develop strategies for managing time effectively
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking
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