CTL/Library Workshop: The Information Quagmire

This would be a good opportunity to discuss the success and pitfalls of student research and to find common ground with faculty across campus. The idea is start a discussion of common problems and the resources available or needed to address them...

http://ctl.boisestate.edu/events/details.asp?377

Date: Friday, February 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM (Duration: 2 Hours)
Location: ILC 315
Contact: Deborah OlsonEmail: deboraholson1@boisestate.edu
Phone: 426-4610
Office: CTL, ILC 315

Description: Cosponsored by CTL and Albertsons Library
Good research is not easy and many students don’t know where to start searching when faced with an overwhelming information landscape. Some students have difficulty identifying relevant and authoritative information to inform their work. Others might struggle when attempting to respectfully incorporate an author’s ideas and cite sources.

This workshop discussion will be facilitated by faculty from Albertsons Library and will involve a panel of faculty from across campus. The session will focus on problems encountered in the student research process.
The discussion will be prompted by these questions:

• When and where do you see students get stopped or stuck while conducting academic research?
• How can educators work together to develop student research skills and promote information competency?

Hopefully, I will see you there....