1 credit
Fall 2026 Distance Learning Upper Division
This course allows students to develop essential information skills to prepare them for graduate or professional school. Within the course students will learn how to differentiate between databases as well as various types of research articles, learn how to utilize citation managers like Zotero, and learn searching skills that will assist them in their future roles as researchers.
Learning Outcomes1Plan for comprehensive literature searches by clearly defining your information need and mapping search terms to those concepts.
2Find information relevant to your information needs using appropriate subject database(s), including the use of keywords or prescribed vocabulary, and available search facets.
3Evaluate the level of evidence of various research methodologies.
4Save, organize, and use materials in multiple formats (journal articles, books, book chapters, web sites) using a citation management system.
5Discuss what evidence-based practice means to you in the context of your career goals.
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