SECTION B –
Official Course Information
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1. Recommended Class
Size:
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a. Maximum Class Size:
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30
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b. Class Size Approval
Date:
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2. Method of
Instruction:
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Lecture
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Work Experience, Occupational
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Laboratory
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Open Entry/Exit
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Lecture and Laboratory
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Independent Studies
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Distance Learning
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3.
Contact Hours for a Term:
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Low
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High
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Lecture(total) |
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Scheduled:
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54.00 To
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To be arranged: |
To
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Lab(total) |
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Scheduled:
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To
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Lab/Lecture Parity? Yes No
Does this course have
lab parity?
If not, are you going to
apply for lab parity? Yes No
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To be arranged: |
To
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Activity(total) |
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Scheduled:
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To
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To be arranged: |
To
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Clinical:
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To
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Total Hours: |
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Scheduled:
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54 To
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To be arranged:
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To
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4. Credit Units:
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3.00 To
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5. Taxonomy of Programs
(TOPS) Information:
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a. TOPS Code and Course
Program Title:
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160100 - Library Science, General
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b. Course Control Number:
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6. SAM Priority
Code: [Select One]
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A.
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Apprenticeship
Courses offered to apprentices only.
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B.
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Advanced Occupational
Courses taken in the
advanced stages of an occupational program. Each “B” level course
must have a “C” level prerequisite in the same program area.
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C.
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Clearly Occupational
Courses taken in the
middle stages of an occupational program. Should provide the
student with entry-level job skills.
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D.
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Possibly Occupational
Courses taken in the
beginning stages of an occupational program.
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E.
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Non-Occupational
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7.
Please place this course into the appropriate discipline by selecting from the drop down list. The discipline placement indicates what preparation is needed to teach the course. Discipline faculty may place their courses into more than one discipline as appropriate:
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Library Science
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8. General Course
Information
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a. Course Credit Status:
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D Credit – Degree Applicable
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b. State Transfer Code:
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A Transferable, UC/CSU/Private
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c. State Classification
Code:
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A Liberal Arts/Sciences Degrees
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d. Basic Skills
Status/Level:
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N Not a Basic Skills Course
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e. Sports/Physical Education Course:
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Yes
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f. Grading Method:
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Letter Grade Only
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g. Number of repeats
allowed:
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Non-repeatable Credit - equates to 0 repeats
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h. Please provide cross listed
course if applicable:
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9. Course Preparation
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a. Prerequisite
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b. Co
requisite
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c. Advisories
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Eligibility for ENGL 68
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d. None
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10.
Course Special Designators:
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11.
Course Program Status:
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Program
Applicable
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Stand-alone
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12. Funding Agency Category:
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Not Applicable
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Primarily developed using economic development funds
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Partially developed using economic development funds
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SECTION E - Course Content
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1. Course Descriptions
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a. Catalog Description:
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Development of academic research plans to answer research questions with selection, synthesis, and ethical use of sources. Includes research question development and modification, use of a variety of types of sources, synthesis and communication of ideas, and attribution and citation of sources.
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b. Class Schedule Description:
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Yes
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No
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Is a course description to be printed in the Class Schedule?
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Development of academic research plans to answer research questions with selection, synthesis, and ethical use of sources.
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2. Course Outline Information
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a. Lecture Topical Outline:
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- Information creation and dissemination - Evaluation and selection of information sources - Strategies to develop steps and timelines for research projects - Research question development and modification - Reference sources - Library catalogs - Periodical databases - Audiovisual databases - Internet search engines - Discovery services - Search language, e.g. controlled vocabulary and keywords - Search techniques that narrow and refine search results - Search techniques that broaden search results - Synthesis of information sources - Integration of information - Academic integrity and source documentation - Final exam
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b. Lab Topical Outline:
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3. Course Measurable Objectives:
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Provide a minimum of five (5) course measurable objectives:
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1. Articulate information needs as research statements or questions. 2. Develop research plans and methods to fulfill information needs. 3. Formulate and refine search techniques to fulfill information needs. 4. Evaluate sources based upon reliability and relevance. 5. Synthesize ideas gathered from a variety of sources. 6. Communicate ideas and information with attribution to sources. 7. Compose citations for a variety of types of sources following a documentation style guide.
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4. Course Methods of Evaluation:
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Category 1. Substantial written assignments for this course include:
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Annotated bibliography of at least 10 sources related to research question or statement
Research log of at least 10 entries documenting and evaluating research steps taken to answer research question
Full-sentence outline of 4-6 pages integrating source material and including a works cited list
One-page written evaluation of an information source, with reflection on the relevance the source to the research question, and application of other evaluation criteria, e.g. accuracy, authority, currency, or purpose
Written research plan requiring students to develop a research statement or question, a timeline to complete the research project, and identify which research tools and strategies will be used to find different types of sources
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If the course is degree applicable, substantial written assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
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Category 2. Computational or non-computational problem solving demonstrations:
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Formulation of 4-6 search queries that narrow or broaden search results
Development of 4-6 research questions or statements
Identification of controlled vocabulary terms related to research question or statement
Selection of information sources related to research question or statement
Composition of 20-30 citations for a variety of sources following a standardized documentation style
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Category 3. Skills Demonstrations:
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Not applicable
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Category 4. Objective Examinations:
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Multiple choice, completion, matching, short answer, and true or false questions will assess student understanding of terminology, types of databases, search techniques, research methods, source evaluation, citation, documentation, academic integrity, and other concepts covered in the course
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5. Sample Assignments:
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Provide
a minimum of three (3) sample assignments:
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1. Write an evaluative annotated bibliography of at least 10 sources that help you answer your research question. For each source, provide a properly formatted citation and write an annotation in which you evaluate the source based on relevance and at least two other criteria appropriate to the research question.
2. Develop a research log of at least 10 entries. In each entry, summarize and reflect on databases searched, search language used, and sources found. In each entry, also list at least 2-3 sources relevant to the topics searched.
3. Write a full-sentence outline in which you identify and take a stand on an issue. In the outline, include an introductory paragraph with thesis statement, at least 3 supporting ideas, and a conclusion paragraph. For each supporting idea, integrate information from 2-3 references and provide a works cited list for these sources.
4. Find the best and worst websites relevant to your research question. Justify your selections by writing a reflection of 2-3 pages in which you evaluate and compare the accuracy, authority, currency, and purpose of each website.
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6. Representative Text:
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If
the course is requested to be or is CSU transferable, provide at least one (1)
representative text that has been published within the last five (5) years. A representative text is optional for a
non-transferable course.
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a. Book 1:
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This is the most recent edition of this text:
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Yes
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No
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Author:
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Badke, William
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Title:
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Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
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Publisher:
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iUniverse
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Date of Publication:
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2014
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Edition:
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5th
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b. Book 2:
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This is the most recent edition of this text:
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Yes
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No
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Author:
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Title:
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
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Publisher:
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Modern Language Association of America
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Date of Publication:
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2016
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Edition:
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8th
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c. Book 3:
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This is the most recent edition of this text:
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Yes
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No
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Author:
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Lanning, Scott
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Title:
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Concise Guide to Information Literacy
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Publisher:
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Libraries Unlimited
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Date of Publication:
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2012
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Edition:
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