Current Workshop Schedule:
Recognizing Sources - In Person
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Recognize that information from a variety of source types may be valuable depending on context and discipline, within various communities of knowledge and modalities of information sharing
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Interpret authority in different contexts including by discipline, by profession and within communities of knowledge
Research Questions - ZOOM OR IN PERSON
- Articulate the needs and scope of research, such as deadlines, source types, citation style, and other project requirements
- Formulate a research question to guide inquiry
Information Honor Code - ZOOM
- Describe the ethical & legal standards underlying the use of information in college, the workplace, and on the Internet
- Use citation and attribution to give credit to the ideas and work of others
Pro-tips for Finding Sources - ZOOM
- Choose specific terms and library tools in order to search more effectively
- Use advanced search strategies in order to find sources in a database
- Identify and use the information in search tool records to determine relevancy to a research topic
Using Peer-Reviewed Sources - ZOOM
- Differentiate between popular and peer-reviewed sources
- Use the Proquest database to locate a peer-reviewed article
Introduction to the Library - Canvas
- Distinguish between Glendale Community College Library resources and services
- Locate and use OneSearch to find books in the library
- Use the virtual library to find appropriate resources
OneSearch for Books and Articles - Canvas
- Use a discovery tool called OneSearch that searches for books and articles in a single search.
- Design and perform search strategies by brainstorming keywords, refining search terms, and using advanced limiters to filter results
- Assess sources for relevance, considering subject terms and/or abstracts.
News & Media Literacy - Canvas
- Evaluate online news and media sources in order to locate objective and verifiable information
- Locate news sources in the GCC library including OneSearch and library databases
- Discuss the importance of credible online news sources for your life and community
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