Using Music To Teach Latin American (And World) History,
2014
CUNY City College
Using Music To Teach Latin American (And World) History, Daisy V. Domínguez
Publications and Research
This article encourages teachers to use music as a pedagogical tool and discusses songs that may be used to teach Latin American history.
Sources: Metaliteracy: Reinventing Information Literacy To Empower Learners,
2014
San Jose State University
Sources: Metaliteracy: Reinventing Information Literacy To Empower Learners, Ann Agee
Faculty and Staff Publications
A review of the book Metaliteracy: Reinventing Information Literacy to Empower Learners, by Thomas P. Mackey and Trudi E. Jacobson. Transliteracy, visual literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, mobile literacy—there has been a struggle for years to define how technology changes the way people understand and use information. For academic librarians, information literacy has been the approach of choice. In one-shot sessions and semester-long courses, we teach students how to determine what information is needed and how to find it, evaluate it, and use it ethically. In Metaliteracy, the authors argue that information literacy as a concept needs to be updated …
Historical Background On Lis1001, Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies,
2014
University of North Florida
Historical Background On Lis1001, Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Information about the library’s skills course, LIS1001: Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies.
What Is Research?,
2014
University of North Florida
What Is Research?, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Overview of research and the role libraries play in it.
The Web Vs. Library Resources: A Research Rationale,
2014
University of North Florida
The Web Vs. Library Resources: A Research Rationale, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help understanding the type of information provided online and the type of information provided by a library.
Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Sources,
2014
University of North Florida
Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Sources, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help identifying source materials for academic research.
Search Strategies: Internet Vs. Library Databases,
2014
University of North Florida
Search Strategies: Internet Vs. Library Databases, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help understanding and constructing internet and library searches for more successful academic research.
What Is A Reference Collection?,
2014
University of North Florida
What Is A Reference Collection?, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help understanding a library's reference collection.
Peer Review,
2014
University of North Florida
Peer Review, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help understanding peer review for successful academic research.
The Library's Catalog: From Cards To Databases,
2014
University of North Florida
The Library's Catalog: From Cards To Databases, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Overview of the library's catalog and how to search it.
Information: What Is It? How Is It Organized?,
2014
University of North Florida
Information: What Is It? How Is It Organized?, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Overview of information in regards to academic research.
Government Documents,
2014
University of North Florida
Government Documents, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Information about government documents as potential research sources.
Evaluating Books & Other Lengthy Sources,
2014
University of North Florida
Evaluating Books & Other Lengthy Sources, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help identifying characteristics/qualities to examine when evaluating books and longer sources for inclusion in an academic paper
Discovery Tool,
2014
University of North Florida
Discovery Tool, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Information on library discovery tools.
Developing A Research Vocabulary,
2014
University of North Florida
Developing A Research Vocabulary, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help finding terminology that will aid in the discovery of relevant research materials.
Creating An Annotated Bibliography,
2014
University of North Florida
Creating An Annotated Bibliography, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help understanding the annotated bibliography and how to create one.
Conducting A Literature Review,
2014
University of North Florida
Conducting A Literature Review, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
The literature review is an integral part of any research project and is undertaken as a means of surveying what research has been conducted previously on a particular topic. There are many reasons for conducting a literature review, but one of the primary reasons is to establish a base line of what is already known on a topic before exploring the topic any further. The review typically involves a search of any previously published or presented materials that might have relevance to a prospective new study.
Choosing A Research Topic,
2014
University of North Florida
Choosing A Research Topic, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
One of the most difficult things about doing research is finding a good topic. Finding an area of interest is usually no problem, but discovering a specific topic within that area can be challenging or even frustrating. The following discussion should help you to select an appropriate research topic.
Boolean Logic/Boolean Searching,
2014
University of North Florida
Boolean Logic/Boolean Searching, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help using Boolean operators for a successful online or database search.
Books: Their Role In Research,
2014
University of North Florida
Books: Their Role In Research, Jim Alderman
Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies
Help evaluating books as resources in an academic research project.
