Information Literacy Course Modules
English 1010 – College Composition I
Each module consists of a 25 minute presentation on the topics listed followed by a 15 minute activity.
Module 1 - Information Literacy and ENG 1010
§ Concept and Importance of Information Literacy
§ Library Services
Library Homepage Overview
§ The Research Process
§ Choosing a Topic
ProQuest (Topic Guide)
CQ Researcher (Topic Browse)
Issues and Controversies (Subject Index; Need a Research Topic? Feature)
Module 2 – Selecting and Accessing Information Sources
§ Primary and Secondary Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources (Princeton University Library)
§ Library Resources
§ Database Searching: Basic Techniques
Boolean Operators: “and,” “or,” “not”
Keyword vs. Subject
Peer-Reviewed, Scholarly Option
Module 3 – Evaluating and Using Information
§ Library Database vs. Internet Searching
§ Internet Subject Guides for Academic Research
§ Evaluating Resources
Internet Detective Tutorial (Intute Consortium of UK Universities)
Evaluation Criteria (New Mexico State University)
§ Legal and Ethical Considerations: Intellectual Property and Plagiarism
Plagiarism & Academic Integrity Tutorial (Rutgers University)
Citation Style for Research Papers (Long Island University)
Madonna University Citation Guides and Plagiarism Information
MLA Style
J. Lumetta, 8/26/08