The tutorial as a whole seeks to help students become adept at research and using the library by addressing 3 topics in the context of college research:
- Information organization
- Information access
- Information use & evaluation
Each section also has specific objectives:
Section 2: Information Needs
Upon completing this section, students will be able to:
- Identify where different types of information can be found
- Identify the type of information they need
- Understand how information is produced
Section 3: Searching
Upon completing this section, students will be able to:
- Explain where to find various types of information
- Understand why and how to use the library website
- Design and perform an effective search
Section 4: Evaluate & Reflect
Upon completing this section, students will be able to:
- Determine the authority and relevance of an information source
- Explain the difference between plagiarism and copyright
- Understand strategies to use to avoid plagiarism
Section 5: Refining a Search
Upon completing this section, students will be able to:
- Recognize information that can change their information need
- Know how to incorporate new information into the search process
