Learning objectives relevant to X153 may include:
- Understand the purpose and value of conducting research and using sources in academic work.
- Recognize major library resources and services for getting started with research.
- Understand that different types of information sources serve different functions.
- Recognize that certain research tools are more/less appropriate for locating these varying types of sources (e.g., Google vs. library databaese).
- Develop basic strategies for finding and evaluating sources relevant to course content.
- Understand research as a creative process of exploration and discovery.
Ways to incorporate the library and research into X153 include:
- Discuss the role and importance of research in academic work and in critical thinking.
- Brainstorm topics/issues related to The McDonaldization of Society (or to other course resources).
- Discuss a variety of information source types, differing purposes of these source types, and helpful tools for locating them.
- Identify search terms for finding relevant resources.
- Finding course-relevant books through the IUCAT library catalog
- Finding articles through OneSearch@IU or other library databases.