Library Research E-Textbook - Instructor Version: Instructor Introduction

The tabs above lead to an instruction module that teaches a research or information literacy strategy.

Each module contains:

• student learning goals
• step-by-step instructions for students on how to access the module content
• assessment options in the form of activities or quizzes
• a right-hand column with instructor notes for how to use the content
• an articulation of the institutional Student Learning Outcomes and Information Literacy Competency Standards associated with each module
• The last few modules contain assignments and tutorials that can be added to your course depending on the types of research assignments you prefer to assign. These assignments include:
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Field research (interviews and observations)
  • Argument essays
  • Reflection Assignment

These research modules are meant for instructors to embed within a course assignment or course schedule. Each module is a stand alone lesson, meaning that the intended purpose of the E-Textbook is to be used throughout the entirety of a course. It is not recommended that students be assigned the E-Textbook as a single assignment.

Workbooks
These workbooks were developed for students to print and complete while working through the core modules of this E-Textbook in support of their first major research essay. Feel free to use and modify them as you like.

Inform students about the research module content required in your course

• Send an email to students with a clear and positive description of the program
• In the email, include a link to the Library Research E-Textbook (student version) describing the program

Make bridges between course content

• Invite the librarian into your classroom or schedule a session in SL122 concerning a specific module or modules - Library Instruction Request Form
• Use each module in the Library Research E-Textbook (student version) at the point of need as your students complete or are introduced to the research process - students will get much more out of this information if it correlates directly to their stage in the research process
• Each module has a "friendly URL" that can be embedded into your ANGEL course shell
• Use each module at the point of need - students will get much more out of this information if it correlates directly with the research they need to do for papers or projects

Instructor Communication Strategies

• Share contact information (phone, email) with librarians
• Share course content and students' assignments with librarians
• Meet with librarians to discuss best practices with the module(s)
• Meet with librarians to discuss how your students are completing the module(s)

Accommodate In-Person Learners

• Include in-person library workshops - time these workshops with each major research project - Library Instruction Request Form
• Refer your students to the reference librarians or to the Writing Center for additional support and assistance

Friendly URLs for Student Version of eTextbook

Full Guide: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_student

Introduction: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_introduction

Inquiry Process: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_inquiryprocess

Explore a Topic: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_exploretopic

Defining Keywords: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_definingkeywords

Basic Research Strategies: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_basicresearchstrategies

Evaluation of Print Resources: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_evaluationprint

Evaluation of Online Resources: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_evaluationonline

Citing Sources: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_citingsources

Advanced Search Strategies: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_advancedstrategies

Reflection: https://researchguides.canton.edu/etextbook_reflection

In the Instructor version of the Research E-Textbook (the tabs that follow), you will find the student content of the E-Textbook in the left-hand column of each page and instructor information -- notes, assignments, and other content -- in the right-hand column.

Please feel free to copy content and adapt for your use.