Library Honors Colloquium Spring 2008
HONR-503 - LIBRARY RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 3 credits
Everyone knows how to use a library, right? Our colloquium lets students demonstrate their best researching skills while working in groups. Students will understand their information needs, locate the resources that will serve those needs, assess and use those resources effectively, and show their understanding of copyright, plagiarism and other ethical rules expected of an information literate person. You might be surprised at what you do know, as well as what you don’t! Honors students will explore print, non-print, and electronic sources while seeking the best information on selected topics. Information literacy, evaluation skills, and research methods are covered. The organization of information, and discovering what is (and is not) found in libraries is addressed. Team and individual projects include treasure hunts, journals, oral presentation, and written assignments. Curiosity, persistence, and a sense of humor are prerequisites. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into Honors program. Offered Spring only.