by LIS101 | Jun 26, 2019 | Assignments, Uncategorized |
Introduction You are writing a paper on the efficacy of vaccines and want to explore possible links between vaccination and autism. Look through the linked sources and decide which ones you will use. Learning Objectives Critically evaluate information. Task The Team...
by LIS101 | Mar 5, 2019 | Assignments, Lesson Plans, working with sources |
By: Sara Stigberg and Katelin Karlin Librarians, Harold Washington College Chicago, IL Background Shawn claims to have no memory of stabbing his father. His mother describes waking up to her husband screaming; his father remembers being unable to identify his...
by LIS101 | Aug 22, 2018 | Assignments, Research Skills |
Please review the sources linked below and compose both an MLA and an APA citation for each. You can review MLA and APA citation styles using the library’s research guides. 1. A website: The EPA Eliminates a Strong Safeguard Against Industrial Air Pollution MLA:...
by LIS101 | Jan 25, 2018 | Assignments, Blogs, Lesson Plans |
Desired Outcomes Student recognizes the need to accurately record information about a source as a means of establishing credibility. Student recognizes that different kinds of authority produce different kinds of information. Student seeks out the author’s...
by LIS101 | Aug 25, 2017 | Assignments, Research Skills |
This sample outline is meant to guide you through your own outline. Your outlines should show a progression of your paper topic while indicating which sources you intend to use and how you will use them to prove your point Your outline should also include a works...
by LIS101 | Aug 18, 2017 | Assignments |
LIS 105 –Information Literacy in Post-Truth America Fall 2017 Link: LIS105–weekly assignments–fall 2017
by LIS101 | Jun 15, 2017 | Assignments |
Guided Research Scavenger Hunt – Digging Deeper Into a Pop-Culture Phenomenon Use books, credible internet resources, and/or journal articles to answer the following questions about Cesar Millan. Cite your source(s) for each answer using both MLA and APA. The steps...
by LIS101 | Jan 24, 2017 | Assignments, Lesson Plans |
From the CORA about page: CORA stands for Community of Online Research Assignments. It is an open access resource for faculty and librarians. It is intended to be a collaborative space for adapting and experimenting with research assignments and sharing the success or...
by LIS101 | Aug 27, 2016 | Assignments |
Assignment designed with help from Professor Shana Cooper of Harold Washington College Read and Think Research a controversial topic about which you are passionate and find two sources that present different messages about it. For instance, you might look at how...
by LIS101 | Jun 18, 2016 | Assignments, Webpages |
The instruction librarians at John M. Pfau Library have listed useful information literacy assignments according to their library instruction outcomes. I especially like the assignments for Effective Searching, which offers a collaborative approach to keyword...
by LIS101 | May 15, 2016 | Assignments |
Introduction The location of the most useful information sometimes depends on how deeply you need to understand your subject. Different kinds of information sources are published at different intervals and have varying degrees of depth. This exercise presents basic...
by LIS101 | May 15, 2016 | Assignments |
Introduction You are part of a team of four partners that has been tasked by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to give a presentation to a panel of business owners and community stakeholders about whether or not Chicago should continue to embrace the trend of...
by LIS101 | May 13, 2016 | Assignments, Video Content and Multimedia |
OVERVIEW One of the methods used to disseminate information is via video. Every day we see television commercials, online videos, newscasts, and more, many of which are meant to sway our opinions and influence our decisions. This exercise will introduce you to some of...