ERIC Number: EJ1150600
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-5786
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Diversified Research Methods Education in LIS: Thinking outside the Box
Luo, Lili
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v58 n2 p49-63 Spr 2017
A small number of LIS degree programs have adopted a diversified approach to research methods education, including offering an array of specialized research methods courses in addition to a general introductory course. The current study conducted an in-depth investigation of the diversified research methods curriculum of the LIS program at San Jose State University. The curriculum featured ten different research methods courses, and permitted students to make a selection to fulfill the requirement. Students tended to base their selections on individual interests, and reported a high level of satisfaction with their learning experience. The current study examined different aspects of the diversified curriculum from the student perspective, and reviewed the implications of this curricular model.
Descriptors: Library Science, Information Science, Research Methodology, Higher Education, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Online Surveys, Course Selection (Students), Student Satisfaction, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California (San Jose)
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