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LIB 3 Research Skills 2.0 units
Description: Research and evaluation skills using the Internet and other electronic resources, as well as traditional printed materials. Also listed as CSIS 3. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Eligible for English 250 and 260.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply search strategies and evaluation techniques to locate sources
2. Examine and compare information from various sources in order to evaluate timeliness, relevance, authority, purpose, and bias.
3. Differentiate types of sources cited and apply correct elements of a citation for a wide range of resources


LIB 140 Online Health Research 2.0 units
Description: A beginning course on how to find reliable and current health-related information, using the Internet and other electronic resources. This course is also listed as AH 140.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply search strategies and evaluation techniques to locate sources
2. Assess the quantity, quality and relevance of the search results from relevant health information sources.
3. Differentiate types of sources cited and apply correct elements of a citation for a wide range of resources
4. Examine and compare information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness and point of view bias
5. Construct citations using the American Psychological Association (APA) standard.


LIB 200 College Research Skills 1.0 units
Description: This course develops information literacy skills needed to successfully complete transfer-level research projects. It includes lessons and activities related to understanding the research process; developing a research question and a research strategy; general principles of searching; effective use of the library catalog and online databases; finding and evaluating internet sources; citing sources; and creating an annotated bibliography or works cited. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. This course was previously listed as LIB 99.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will list the basic stages of the research process and write a personal reflection about the way he/she engages in that process.
2. Students will develop a research topic into a focused research question by broadening or narrowing and by confirming appropriate resources are available.
3. Using the library catalog, students will demonstrate basic search principles such as Boolean searches and standard limiters to locate books and reference resources related to their research question.
4. Students will construct search strategies using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected.
5. Students will differentiate between popular and scholarly sources of information and apply the knowledge to specific research problems.
6. Students will assess the quantity , quality and relevance of thesearch results to determine whether alternative information retrieval systems or investigative methods should be utilized.
7. Students will examine and compare information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness and point of view bias.
8. Students will differentiate between the types of sources cited and use the elementsand correct syntax of a citation for a wide range of resources.
9. Students will create an annotated bibliography that includes resource types that best help address the research question, summarizes the relevant content of each source , and follows standard citation conventions.


LIB 732 Introduction to Online Gavilan 0.0 units
Description: Introduction to the online classes and student services at Gavilan College. This course will show students how to log into their online courses, find lectures, assignments and exams, take part in online class discussions, submit attachments, and view their grades. The course will also cover all the online student services available to the distant student, including counseling, library resources, records and grades, financial aid, tutoring and technical support.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the tools required to succeed in the iLearn environment
2. Using online tools students will self assess their technical readiness to participate in online classes


LIB 735 Library Research - Research Basics 0.0 units
Description: Students jump-start their research skills with this introductory course and learn strategic searching strategies to support their courses with the library's extensive array of materials, including e-books, print materials, streaming video, research guides, and specialized databases. Students save time, develop information literacy, and locate and use quality information to deepen and extend their learning.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate an awareness of the variety of library resources and their locations, and choose from among a variety of library resources to best address specific research topics.
2. Students will use library software tools to demonstrate a process of strategic search that includes identifying keywords, modifying a search based on results, and refining a search by concept, resource type, and other basic limiters.


LIB 736 Library Research: Develop a Topic 0.0 units
Description: Designed for entry-level students, this introductory course provides bite-sized exercises using a variety of library sources to show effective methods for developing quality research papers. These include brainstorming a topic, concept mapping, evaluating the validity of a topic for a paper, finding supporting evidence for a thesis statement, making effective use of evidence from online and print sources and established citation style rules regarding use published materials.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop a thesis statement or research question that is researchable and narrowed, and identify potential resources that may be used to address that question.
2. Cite from a variety of sources (e.g., journals, books, ebooks, web pages, etc) using correct MLA or APA format.
3. Demonstrate planning and exploration skills that aid in the formulation of an effective research question.


LIB 737 Library Research: Avoid Plagiarism 0.0 units
Description: Designed for entry-level student research, this short course reviews different types of plagiarism, plagiarism during the research process, and strategies for avoiding plagiarism, including citing sources.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Show comprehension of the Gavilan College academic dishonesty policy and citation conventions of research-based writing.
2. Identify five common types of plagiarism and state ways to avoid these in completing college assignments.


LIB 740 Information Competency for Nursing Assistants 0.0 units
Description: Online information competency modules that step through the process of finding and evaluating online health resources. These tutorials are paced with AH 280 (Fundamentals of Nursing - Convalescent) to support discipline and content-specific information literacy skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and correctly use terminology that applies to the storing and retrieval of information
2. Distinguish among databases for various formats such as books, periodicals, and online resources.
3. Design and modify search strategies, and evaluate search results.
4. Write complete citations in standard APA format.


LIB 741 Information Competency for the Life Cycle 0.0 units
Description: Online information competency modules that step through the process of finding and evaluating online health resources. These tutorials are paced with AH3 (The Person in the Life Cycle).

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and correctly use terminology that applies to the storing and retrieval of information.
2. Distinguish among databases for various formats such as books, periodicals, and online resources.
3. Design and modify search strategies, and evaluate search results.
4. Write complete citations in standard APA format.


LIB 742 Information Competency for Nutrition 0.0 units
Description: Online information competency modules that step through the process of finding and evaluating online health resources. These tutorials are paced with AH11 (Nutrition).

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize and correctly use terminology that applies to the storing and retrieval of information.
2. Distinguish among databases for various formats such as books, periodicals, and online resources.
3. Design and modify search strategies, and evaluate search results.
4. Write complete citations in standard APA format.