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ENGL 305 (Bibliographic Research)
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Course Objectives
 
The course is designed to sharpen basic library skills and introduce advanced library research techniques in various formats, particularly print and electronic.
 
Course Outline Spring 2008
 
Week 01
Library Orientation & Tour
 
Week 02
Basic Information Organization & Retrieval: Classification/Subject Headings. Take Home Assignment #1 (10 pts.)
 
Week 03--No class; Mardi Gras Holiday
 
Week 04
Periodical Literature: Journals, newspapers, print, electronic, microformats. Take Home Assignment #2 (10 pts.)
 
Week 05
Internet Basics: Databases, browsers, search engines, WWW, URLs. Take Home Assignment #3 (10 pts.)
 
Week 06
General Reference Sources: Encyclopedias/dictionaries/atlases. Take Home Assignment #4 (10 pts.)
 
Week 07
No class; state library conference
 
Week 08
Specialized Reference Sources: Biographical/statistical/business. Take Home Assignment #5 (10 pts.)
 
Week 09
Bibliographies/Style Manuals. Take Home Assignment #6 (10 pts.)
 
Week 10
No class; Spring Break
 
Week 11
Special Collections: Government Documents; Special Collections. Take Home Assignment #7 (10 pts.)
 
Week 12
Semester Review/Deadline for all late assignments.
 
Week 13
Submit research topic and research plan.
 
Week 14
Submit rough drafts of Final Research Project/Bibliography
 
Week 15
TBA
 
Week 16
Final Research Project due; 30 points. A two-three page bibliography on any subject within your major and typed double-spaced in correct APA or MLA format. An "A" paper will list examples of books, journal articles (paper and electronic databases), newspaper articles, microforms, government documents and oral interviews.
 
Week 17
Exam Week
 
Schedule of classes may vary due to semester holidays
 
Course Requirements
 
7 Assignments (10 pts. each) 70 points
Final Project 30 points
TOTAL 100 points
 
Grading Scale
 
A=90-100 · B=80-89 · C=70-79 · D=60-69 · F=below 60
 
Attendance is required and will be considered in the final grading.
 
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
 
A map of each floor is posted near the elevator marking the evacuation route and the Designated Rescue Area. This is an area where emergency service personnel will go first to look for individuals who need assistance in exiting the building. Students who may need assistance should identify themselves to the teaching faculty.
 
Handouts
 
last updated 1/08
Instructor
Lance Chance, BI/Distance Learning Librarian
(337)482-1160
 

Document last revised Thursday, January 24, 2008 4:26 PM

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