Information Literacy 101
Additional Information Literacy Competencies -- English 101 To be Taught Upon Request
The library faculty realize that English 101 instructors often prefer to address the following competencies themselves in class or with the help of the Learning Assistance Center. While we do not include these areas in our typical English 101 presentations, will cover them upon request. Please note that the unit on Choosing a Topic is covered in all Speech 101 classes.
Competency A. Examine Sources to Help Choose a Topic
- CQ Researcher, Hot lists online, Facts.com
Writing Instruction Program Outcomes for English 101 Supported:
- Explore strategies for generating and organizing ideas, reviewing and revising drafts
Writing Instruction Program Assignments for English 101 Supported:
- Critical response to an essay, article, and/or Web site
- Analysis and assessment of a print and/or electronic source
- Persuasive essay, position paper, editorial
Online Instruction Alternatives:
Competency B. Examine the Basic Elements Needed to Cite:
- Books
- Web sites
- Popular periodical articles found in print format
- Popular periodical articles found in full-text online format
Writing Instruction Program Outcomes for English 101 Supported:
- Explore strategies for generating and organizing ideas, reviewing and revising drafts
Writing Instruction Program Assignments for English 101 Supported:
- Incorporating and citing textual sources
Online Instruction Alternatives:
Competency C. Avoid Plagiarism
Writing Instruction Program Outcomes for English 101 Supported:
- Define, identify, and avoid plagiarism
Writing Instruction Program Assignments for English 101 Supported:
- Incorporating and citing textual sources
Online Instruction Alternatives:
updated: Tuesday, 12-Dec-2006 16:42:38 EST