Storyboard for module on:
Accessing Information Effectively and Efficiently
Albert Tablante MLS
SUNY Empire College
Prof. Alain
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I.
Introduction
to Accessing Information
·
Searching
for information using databases is an essential skill for 21st century college
students.
·
Not
all information is made available through free search engines such as
Google.
·
Some
information, including some periodicals, academic articles, e-Books, scientific
data and company information can only be accessed through subscription
databases.
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II.
What
are the learning Objectives?
1. The information literate student
selects the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval
systems for accessing the needed information.
2. The information literate student
constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies.
a. Develops a research plan
appropriate to the investigative method
b. Identifies keywords, synonyms and
related terms for the information needed
c. Selects controlled vocabulary
specific to the discipline or information retrieval source
3. The information literate student
retrieves information online or in person using a variety of methods.
4. The information literate student
refines the search strategy if necessary.
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III.
What
to expect in this Module
·
In
this module, the students will learn about the different databases available.
·
They
will experience the different database companies that have customized
interfaces.
·
They
will also learn the specialties of different databases. The students will also
learn methods of accessing the information that they need.
·
They
will learn advanced search features such as: author, title of article, date,
name of publisher, name of periodical, and subject terms.
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IV.
Video
#1: Using Google and Using Databases.
Accessing Databases.
·
All
the videos will be multi modal. There
will be closed captioned options for disabled learners.
·
This
video will serve as an introduction to accessing databases and using databases.
·
The
video will also talk about advance searching options on EBSCO database
products.
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V.
1st
Assignment Submission
·
The
students will be asked to search for 3 sources Submit assignment on your own
research in another course. This will
serve as support for real research assignments.
·
The
students will write the name of the article, name of the authors, journal title
and database used. (Citations will be
learned in another module.)
·
This
will be submitted with in the module.
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VI.
Video
#3: Instructions to completing the online scavenger hunt.
·
This
video will be multi modal and include closed captions as well.
·
There
will also be print content documenting the instructions.
·
The
assessment will be 5 questions.
·
Each
question will have directions that point to a particular resource. The student will have to answer a question
about the resource.
·
Click
on the online Scavenger hunt. Click
submit.
References
Association of College and Research
Libraries. (2016). Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher
Education. Retrieved from American Library Association:
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency
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