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PREH 1110: Information and Research Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Pre-Health Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course will introduce students to the effective, efficient and ethical use of library resources to complete written assignments. Students will evaluate information sources to ensure appropriateness and relevance.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand how information is created, disseminated and accessed and that context matters;
- Plan and complete information seeking tasks that will enhance their ability to complete assignments;
- Evaluate information sources to determine suitability;
- Apply advanced search strategies for a variety of academic purposes;
- Use, manage, organize, document and communicate information ethically;
- Contribute meaningfully and appropriately to online academic discussions.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Total Hours: 20
Total Hours: 20
Instructional Strategies
Instructional methods will include lecture, group work, individual research, presentation and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
3-5 quizzes |
|
Assignments |
30 |
2-3 assignments |
|
Participation |
15 |
|
|
Project |
30 |
This could include an oral presentation |
Course topics
- Research process and skills
- Web and Library catalogue searches
- Citation style rules for ethical information use
- Reflection and discussion
- Information formats such as scholarly, popular, social media
- Advanced search strategies
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.