Assignment #1 COL 120a: Information Literacy
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Introduction to Information Literacy
1. From reading Module 1, and from your own experience, reflect on the meaning of information literacy. Why do you think it is important to gain these skills? What research skills do you hope that you will learn more about in this course? Write 2-3 sentences.
2. From reading Module 1and from your own experience, write down 2 skills that you think will be useful skills to have if you are going to be successful in online learning. At this stage, why do you think that you will like using online resources to assist your learning? If you think you will not like it, why not?
3. Brainstorm ideas for your research question topic. Think of topic ideas that are the most interesting to you. List 3 ideas:
4. Choose ONE of your topic ideas, and write it as a focused research question (Review examples in Module 1):
Due Date: Your instructor will set the due date. This assignment is worth 10 points.
Purpose:
- To reflect on the importance of Information Literacy in your life and studies
- To practice brainstorming topic ideas for an academic research topic
- To develop a focused research question for your Final Project
Submit: Your assignment should be submitted to Turnitin.com
Marking guide: Your instructor will use the marking guide in the right hand column to grade this assignment. |
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