Information Literacy Topics 

Workshops meeting standard one include:

• Databases Overview (1.3, 2.4)


• Homepage Overview and Getting Help (1.3, 2.1)
  


• Journals - Introduction (1.3, 1.4)


• Library Tour and Introduction (1.3)


• Popular and Scholarly Information (1.4)


• Requesting Materials (1.5)


• Topic/Research Question Development (1.1, 1.2)


• Voyager Catalog (1.3, 2.1)


• Basic Database Selection and Searching (1.3, 2.4)


• Finding a Cited Article (1.3)


• Finding Full Text (1.3, 1.5)


• Google Scholar (1.3, 2.1)


• Primary and Secondary Sources (1.4, 3.1)


• Statistics and Demographics (1.3, 1.5)
  


• Tests and Measurements (1.3)
  

Standard 1
The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.

1.1: Students will be able to formulate a manageable thesis statement or research question based on a topic.

1.2 Students will be able to identify key terms that may be useful for locating information on a topic.

1.3 Students will be able to locate and retrieve resources within the physical and digital library.

1.4 Students will be able to differentiate between a scholarly and popular source, and a primary and secondary source.

1.5 Students will recognize that research material is available outside of Springfield College, and that research tools and library services are available to obtain material not owned by the college.