Information Literacy Instructional Program

Information Literacy Learning Guides

Introduction to the Library

• Hours
• Services
  • Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
• RAP - One on One Instruction Information

Defintions

• Information Literacy
• Digital Literacy

Basic Skills

• Thinking Critically    The Question is the Answer
• Organizing and Synthesizing Information

Types of Information

• Introduction to Information
• Comparing Types of Information
• Differences Between Magazines, Newspapers & Journals

Planning and Writing a Research Paper

• The Research Process
  • Step 1 Defining Your Topic
  • Step 2 Background Information
  • Step 3 Refining Your Topic
  • Step 4 Magazine Articles
  • Step 5 Finding Web Resources Using Search Engines
  • Step 6 Evaluating Your Materials
  • Step 7 Cite Your Information
  • Research Process: Summary
• Research Tips
• Search Strategy Worksheet

Database Skills

• Databases
• Database Searching

Web Basics

• Internet Basics -  Internet Addresses
• Search Engines
• Boolean Searching
• Field Searches
• Evaluating Internet Resources
• Tips for Searching the Web

Citing Information

• MLA Style
• APA Style
• Citing Internet & Electronic Resources
• Plagiarism

Resources

• Dictionary of Library Terms
• Resources by Topic

Debbie Anderson, librarian
Estrella Mountain Community College  
2001 - 2002