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Research Help in the Distance Age

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

Whether you’re taking art history or zoology, research projects are daunting. There are so many skills to master at once—many students don’t know where to begin. That’s why Library Services is offering a series of 10 synchronous webinars, each targeting a different aspect of the research process.

Whether you want to learn how to narrow your research topic, evaluate the sources you’ve found, use library databases, or conduct research on your smartphone, we’ve got you covered with 30-minute, interactive, online webinars, each taught by a DCCC librarian. Peruse the whole list here, and register for whatever you like.

Bonus: Attendance at 3 webinars gets you a Certificate of Information Literacy to post on your office wall. Frame not included.

 

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Spring course on the internet…and beyond!

Friday, December 9th, 2011

The internet’s easy. Just type your question into Google, and up come 5 million websites with all the answers, right? Well think again, because the stuff you need for school may not be in that list, and you may not be able to find it unless you have some expert skills.

DPR 116 is a 3 credit course that will teach you how to find what you need to be a college super star, including using the World Wide Web to its full potential.  You will learn to use internet search engines more effectively and decipher which websites are credible.  You will also be introduced to the DEEP WEB and learn strategies to access the proprietary internet content that DCCC has purchased for your use.  You will develop critical thinking skills that are essential for college level research assignments. Learning these skills now will make your college career easier and prepare you for lifelong learning experiences.

To register find “DPR 116- Introduction to Online Research Strategies” in the course catalog.  These 3 credits can transfer to many schools, including Arcadia University, Cabrini, and Pierce Colleges.

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