Information Tools for Academic Success ((1 Unit))

Catalog description

Information Tools for Academic Success will allow a student to bring a real world problem or academic assignment to class to use as the framework upon which to build a repertoire of information skills. This class is a project-oriented, process-based course in which the students will: Identify and articulate an information need as it relates to a problem or assignment; effectively and efficiently access appropriate information using a variety of resources; critically evaluate the information; incorporate the information into their existing knowledge base; use the information appropriately and effectively to accomplish an explicit purpose; understand the legal, social, and economic aspects of information ultimately accessing and using information in an ethical manner. (Formerly 1100:110)