NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Skekloff, Susan D. – Research Strategies, 1987
A library skills program for freshman composition students was redesigned to correct problems caused by a lack of uniformly accepted methods of implementation. Changes made included a revised workbook, streamlined class sessions, enforcement of due dates for exercises, and improved communication with faculty. Three references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Instructional Development
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Jacobson, Frances F. – Research Strategies, 1987
Describes the development and design of an undergraduate course which utilized a marketing principles class to teach students information gathering techniques as part of a college wide competency requirement. The materials and procedures used, roles of instructors and librarians in the course, and evaluation of the project are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Business Education, College Curriculum, Competency Based Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Fields, Carolyn B. – Research Strategies, 1987
Presents results of a case study which examined the library skills of graduate students in health education, especially in locating materials using the card catalog, periodical indexes and subject heading searches. Suggestions are made for the development of instructional materials based on these results. (CLB)
Descriptors: Card Catalogs, Case Studies, Government Publications, Graduate Students