Priority Outcomes for Lib Sci 3340 01/09/2003

1.2.1. Knows how information is formally and informally produced, organized, and disseminated

2.2.4. Constructs a search strategy using appropriate commands for the information retrieval system selected (e.g., Boolean operators, truncation, and proximity for search engines; internal organizers such as indexes for books)

2.2.5. Implements the search strategy in various information retrieval systems using different user interfaces and search engines, with different command languages, protocols, and search parameters

3.2.1. Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias

4.1.1. Organizes the content in a manner that supports the purposes and format of the product or performance (e.g. outlines, drafts, storyboards)

5.3.1. Selects an appropriate documentation style and uses it consistently to cite sources

From Syllabus

• Successfully use online library catalogs to search for books and journals available in the library. 2.2.5
• Successfully find scholarly research articles, using a variety of print and online indexes/abstracts.2.2.5
• Critically evaluate scientific literature as to its authority, relevance, currency and accuracy.3.2.1
• Successfully find and evaluate scientific information on the Internet.  2.2.5, 3.2.1
• Identify the various types of biological literature; primary journal articles, review articles, conference proceedings, technical papers, and dissertations. 1.2.1
• Describe issues in contemporary scientific publishing. 1.2.1
• Identify a research topic and narrow the focus for a 10-12 page synthesis paper. 1.1.2
• Synthesize information from a variety of sources and integrate into an organized, coherent research paper. 4.1.1
• Provide an oral and graphical presentation of research results.4.1.1
• Use a style guide to correctly cite references.5.3.1