The list below outlines our most popular workshop topics, how long a topic takes, and our key objectives for each topic. The workshops on Finding Sources, Evaluating Sources, and Using Sources are all tied to ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you would like to explore other resources or session topics, we would be happy to discuss options with you. Please contact Jennifer Resor-Whicker, Head of Research Services or call 540-831-5691.
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Brainstorm research topics | 15 minutes |
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Search the catalog | 10 minutes |
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Search SuperSearch | 15 minutes |
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Search a specialized database | 30 minutes |
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Track the literature | 25 minutes |
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Evaluate source credibility | 50 - 75 minutes |
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Contextualize source authority | 50 - 75 minutes |
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What is a scholarly article? | 20 minutes |
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Identify types of scholarly articles | 15 minutes |
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Avoid plagiarism by using APA or MLA | 30 - 75 minutes |
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Paraphrasing: Best practices | 30 minutes |
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Synthesize sources for a literature review | 30 minutes |
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Univ 100: Library Challenge | 50 minutes |
Students play a Jeopardy-style game complete with buzzers and prizes to learn about McConnell Library |
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The following are core ideas in information literacy, as outlined in the ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, with wording adapted from Ohio University Libraries. The workshops listed above work toward developing a fuller understanding of these concepts.
Authority Is Constructed and Contextual
Information Creation is a Process
Searching is Strategic Exploration
Concept descriptions
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Saines, S.; Broughton, K.; Intrator, M.; Schmillen, H.; & Wochna, L. (2017). How information works: ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in lay language. ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox. Retrieved from http://sandbox.acrl.org/library-collection/how-information-works-acrl-framework-information-literacy-lay-language