2015-2016 Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LRES 100 - Information in Society

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically. This course is designed to teach research strategies to students with emphasis on effective, efficient, and honest use of library and information resources. LRES 100 is a two-credit course offered each semester. Students are introduced to the skills needed to effectively gather information from online and print resources. Issues include the evaluation and presentation of information, effective search methods, and citation practices. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and mouse skills are highly recommended.