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LIBT 212 Research Skills / 50748

Welcome Note:

Welcome! LIBT 212 Research Skills is an incredibly valuable course for anyone, but can be especially helpful for new and returning students. In just nine short weeks, you’ll improve your ability to find, evaluate, cite and ethically use sources. Becoming an efficient researcher will prove useful in both your academic and personal life. Feel free to email me with any questions you have about the course (see my email address below).

Contact information:

Instructor: Jenna Severson

Email Address: Jennifer_Severson@cuesta.edu

Office Location/ Hours: Zoom, by appointment

Instructor Contact Expectations:

The best and fastest way to contact me is through email. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee an expeditious response.

Course Environment:

This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including lecture material, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups.

Accessing the Course:

You will see your course in Canvas on the first day of class. You can access Canvas by clicking the Canvas link from the top bar of the Cuesta homepage (www.cuesta.edu), or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar.

If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.

If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address support@my.cuesta.edu.

Online Learning:

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Since there is no lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings.

Is an online class right for you?

Use the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self-paced) to determine if online classes are appropriate for your current academic needs. This tutorial will offer helpful tips and resources to make your online experience successful.

Regular Effective Contact policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.

Course Description:

An information literacy course for students wishing to improve their research skills. This course will prepare students to effectively address different information questions, problems or issues by providing them with the skills to locate, interpret, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information. Transfer: CSU; UC. (Formerly LIBINF12).

Student Learning Outcomes

Students Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are broad statements developed by instructors about what students will know and will be able to do with that knowledge upon completion of a learning experience. Below are the Student Learning Outcomes for this course:

Conceptualize and communicate a research topic or information need
Locate, use, and evaluate library and information resources relevant to a research topic or personal information need
Synthesize materials and evaluate whether research topic or information need has been successfully satisfied

Text Book and Materials

Introduction to College Research by Walter D. Butler, et al., licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Passages from this free, online textbook are incorporated into course modules and you will very likely not need to access the textbook directly.

Technical Support:

Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, or email support@instructure.com.

If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.

Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. This may solve your problem! Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications.

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources, please contact me as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) or at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies:

Academic Honesty Policy

Students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conduct.

Add / Drop Policy:

Please review Cuesta policies for adds and drops

Waitlist Policy:

Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions.

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