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Second semester English (EN104) students will be
able to...
- Define the research or information need
- Recognize and understand the purpose of various types of reference resources (specialized encyclopedias, indexes, bibliographies, online resources, etc.)
- Understand the difference between keyword and subject searching
- Evaluate and select information for relevance, accuracy, authority, and reliability
- Construct effective search strategies using Boolean operators, truncation, and controlled vocabulary in the online catalog and subject databases
- Perform and refine searches in an identified multi-disciplinary database
- Perform and refine searches in an identified subject-specific database
- Perform an advanced search in an identified Web search engine
- Use online help, guides, and tutorials to improve search outcomes
- Understand the need for obtaining additional resources via Interlibrary Loan
- Download citation information for use in bibliographies
- Know what library services are available and how to use them effectively
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