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1 About Week 1

Welcome to Research and the Information Landscape!

We are excited to have you in this class as we explore the basics of academic research (and beyond!) We have two main goals this week:
  1. Get familiar with class expectations, your instructors, and your classmates
  2. Introduce the library and some important research concepts

Please read through the Week 1 content in order. Before we get started, here’s what you can expect from Week 1:

Learning Objectives

By the end of this week, you will be able to:

  1. Understand this course’s goals, structure, and policies
  2. Explain the library’s role at UMSL
  3. Navigate to the library’s website and main research support services
  4. Differentiate between paywalled and open material
  5. Consider your research experiences and goals

Week 1 Activities

  • Read through this week’s course content
  • By 10 PM Wednesday, Aug. 27: Introduce yourself on the Week 1 Discussion Board
  • By 10 PM Sunday, Aug. 31: Complete the Syllabus Self-Check Quiz
  • By 10 PM Sunday, Aug. 31: Complete the Week 1 Self-Check Quiz
  • By 10 PM Sunday, Aug. 31: Respond to at least one of your classmates on the Week 1 Discussion Board

Let’s get started!

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Research and the Information Landscape Copyright © by Libby Wheeles and Helena Marvin is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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