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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


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