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INCO 48-09 Information Competency and Bibliography

Catalog Description: Methods of library research including the use of online resources, catalogs, indexes, bibliographies and specialized sources of information are presented. Emphasis on research techniques in preparation for the term paper bibliography.

  • Prerequisite: None
  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; pre- or co-requisite to English 1A

Course Details

  • Instructor:   E.E. Einstein
  • Units: 1
  • Class Dates: June 16 – August 7, 2008
  • Class Meets: OFFLINE - assignments will be e-mailed or mailed to students
  • Textbook & Estimated Costs:
    • Rental Textbook: None required
    • Purchased Textbook: None required.  Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS OF RESEARCH PAPERS. 6th ed. New York: Modern Language Association, 2003. Please note: This resource is not a textbook and you are not required to purchase it. It is available for use in most academic and public libraries. 
  • Estimated Time Per Week:   Four (4) hours per week
  • Special Requirements:   Access to the Internet and any Library of Congress based Library.
  • Contacting the Instructor:  Email is preferred
  • Assignments & Tests:  Weekly assignments and quizzes; one final project
  • Proctored Exams: none

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