Head, Alison J. “Beyond Google: How Do Students Conduct Academic Research?” First Monday, vol 12, no. 8, 2007, n. pag.
Skills Needed for Academic Research
Qualities of Effective Research Assignments
DON'T | DO |
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Don’t assume your students are expert researchers |
Clarify your assignment prompt |
Don’t make unreasonable source format requirements |
Focus on content of sources rather than format |
Don’t assign unrelated library activities (scavenger hunts) |
Make research and use of sources part of the grade |
Don’t focus on a single library resource |
Confirm that the library can support the project |
Don’t give an “untested” assignment |
Ask your colleagues to review your assignments |
If you would like a librarian to visit your class to discuss any aspect of the research process, make your request using this Instruction Request Form.
If your assignment requires students to use a particular, single resource that is not a textbook, consider placing the source on Reserve.