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Apr 25, 2024
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INFO 102 Problem Based Research in Professional/Technical Programs (2 credits)
Prerequisite Intended for students in Professional/Technical programs.
Course Description
Introduction to the essential skills, concepts and strategies for academic and professional research. Using problems and topics encountered by professionals, students will learn how to effectively access, use and evaluate information resources. This course is intended for majors in professional/technical programs.
Student Outcomes
1. Identify and articulate appropriate topics in the literature of a certain professional/technical field
2. Explore recent research, current events, best practices, etc. in order to gain familiarity with concepts important within that field.
3. Identify appropriate, credible information sources in order to access relevant information from diverse sources such as research institutions, government agencies, and professional publications.
4. Apply a repertoire of creative and flexible information seeking strategies in order to problem-solve and successfully answer a research need.
5. Utilize a variety of information finding tools (such as internet search engines, library catalogs, etc.) in order to locate resources using various methods.
6. Demonstrate an ability to navigate various information structures (such as library databases and government websites) to access multiple formats such as print books, online journal articles, and government information.
7. Analyze information in order to evaluate quality, relevance, and perspective.
8. Identify and use citation tools in order to use information responsibly and avoid plagiarism.
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