Introduces students to accessing, retrieving, evaluating, and applying a variety of digital and print information resources. Enables the development of an understanding of the type of information provided in each of the information formats presented: reference, cataloged materials, magazines/journals, newspapers, and individual Internet sites. Provides background information, available resources, search techniques, sample searches, evaluation guides, and exams in each of the course units. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 2 hours per week.
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