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INCO 1548-30 Information Competency and Bibliography

This class introduces you to the basics of research -- where to look for information, how to use it, and how to decide if it's helpful or not. The methods taught in this course can be applied to all kinds of research in all subjects.

  • Prerequisite: None
  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; pre- or co-requisite to English 1500

Course Details

  • Instructor:   Heather Eddy
  • Units: 1
  • Class Meets: August 24, 2009 – October 15, 2009
  • Textbook & Estimated Costs:
    • Purchased Textbook: Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2009.
  • Estimated Time Per Week:   4 hours, including classroom time.
  • Special Requirements:   Some assignments require the use of a library.
  • Assignments & Tests:  Seven quizzes and weekly assignments. The final project consists of a bibliography or list of works cited.
  • Proctored Exams: None.
  • Additional Comments: Since this class has only 8 meetings, it is essential that you keep up!
  • Course Materials: Click on the link to download the materials for this course. The file is in rich text format. NOTE: This is a VERY large file (66 pages) and may take considerable time to download and print! If you prefer, you may click on the following link to download the course materials as a PDF document.
  • Course Syllabus: (In PDF format, opens in a new window)

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.