LIBRARY
160: Finding, Evaluating & Using Information
COURSE SYLLABUS
Summer 2009 - June 15 – July 10 8
Purpose
of Course:
The purpose of Library 160 is to introduce students to the use of academic
research libraries, available library services, and electronic information
resources, with an emphasis on information literacy and the research
process. This course promotes student self-directed learning at ISU, and
provides a foundation for life-long learning.
**SUMMER
FORMAT **
Library 160 sections for
Summer follow a 4 week format. Please follow the calendar in this syllabus
for quiz due dates for your section.
Course Format &
Content:
Library 160 is a self-paced, individualized course in which successful
students take responsibility for their own learning. There are five required
quizzes and one final exam. The following sequence is helpful for staying on
track and completing the course.
Read the assigned
chapter in WebCT.
Chapters include links
to web-based tutorials; review these in WebCT.
Complete the chapter's
quiz online. These quizzes are in WebCT under the “Assessments” link.
Quizzes should reflect your work only. If you work with others, make
sure to do your own work rather than getting or copying answers from
others. See our Statement on Academic Honesty (below) for more
information.
In WebCT, read course
postings, keep track of your course progress, check your grade, check
the calendar for quiz due dates, exam date, and contact your instructor
with any questions.
Remember to check your
quiz scores in WebCT. This helps you keep track of your total points and
standing in the course. It also gives you the chance to ask questions
about quiz points you may have missed.
Course Grading:
This course is graded on an S/F basis. Your final grade (S – Satisfactory or
F - Fail) will be based on the results of five required quizzes and the
final exam. Each of the five required quizzes is worth 10 points. Quizzes
are available for a limited period of time, and must be submitted by the due
dates listed in your WebCT calendar. Late quizzes will count for half
credit only; late points cannot be made up. More information on quizzes
is in WebCT. The final exam is worth 50 points; you must earn at least 30
points on the final exam in order to pass the course. You must earn at
least 80 points (out of 100 possible points) to pass the course. Extra
credit work may be possible for students needing additional points to pass;
see your instructor for details.
Quizzes (5 @ 10
points each) 50 points
Final
Exam
50 points (minimum passing
score=30)
Total
Possible Score
100 points Minimum Passing Score for the course 80 points
WebCT:
All chapter readings, tutorials and required quizzes are included in WebCT.
WebCT is also used for supplemental course content, communicating with your
instructor, asking questions, and checking your grade and course progress.
Information about using WebCT will be discussed at your opening lecture. If
you have missed your opening lecture, contact your instructor or Library 160
Office staff in Room 140 Parks Library at once.
Statement on Academic
Honesty:
All work and exams you complete for Library 160 must represent your own
work. Submitting work done by someone else may result in getting zero credit
on the work in question, or failing the entire course and being reported to
the Dean of Students Office for academic dishonesty. See the ISU Student
Handbook for any questions regarding plagiarism, misrepresentation, and all
other forms of academic dishonesty.
Students with
Disabilities: If you have a documented disability that may affect your ability to
participate fully in the course or if you require special accommodations,
please contact Disability Resources Office, 1076 Student Services Bldg.,
294-6624. Working with the Disability Resources Office is the University's
approved procedure for receiving accommodations. Use of accommodations in
the classroom or in testing situations will remain confidential.