Library10:InformationResearch
CabrilloCollege–Spring2016
Instructor:DebraRoussopoulos
Email:derousso@cabrillo.edu
Library10section:
92464-Independent
LibraryReferencedesk:479-6163
MyReferencedeskhours:
Mon.:2:30–8pm
Tues.&Wed.:2:30-5pm
Coursedescription:
Library10buildstechniquesforreviewandanalysisofinformationsourcescoveringonline
catalogs,full-textperiodicaldatabases,Internetsites,librarybooksandothermaterials.
Youwillapplytheprocessofaccess,evaluation,andsynthesistoselectingandinterpreting
qualityinformationsourcesfortheconstructionofcitationsandworkscitedlists.Youwilllearn
aboutInternetethicsandprivacy,andhowtoparticipateinonlinecommunitiesoflearning.
Library10isaself-pacedclass.Youareresponsibleforsubmittingworkontimeandaskingfor
help. The course is structured around: a) required text: Library 10 Handbook, available at the
bookstoreb)quizzes,assignments,andafinalexamintheCanvasOnlineLearningSystem.
StudentLearningOutcomes:
• Synthesizeandapplyevaluativetechniquestoselectqualityinformationsourcesfroma
varietyofresources.
• ConstructaworkscitedlistusingtheModernLanguageAssociation(MLA)standard.
Completethefollowingbytheduedates:
ASAP–First
weekofthe
semester
Feb.8
Feb.16
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Getalibrarycard(free)attheCabrilloLibraryorWatsonvilleILC,orrequestone
onlineattheLibrarywebsite.Tip:thequickestwaytoreceivealibrarycardisin
person.
ActivateyourCanvasaccountat:https://student-accounts.cabrillo.edu
LoginandexploreourcoursesiteonCanvas:https://cabrillo.instructure.com/
Syllabus,Chapters&Modules1&2,SubmitQuizzes1&2
Chapters&Modules3&4,SubmitQuizzes3&4
Feb.22
Feb.28
Mar.7
Mar.7
Mar.21
Apr.18
May9-16
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Chapters&Modules5&6,SubmitQuizzes5&6
DeadlinetoRequestPass/NoPass
Chapter&Module7,SubmitQuiz7
Assignment1
Chapters&Modules8,9&10,SubmitQuizzes8,9&10
Assignment2
SubmitFinalExam
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Grading
Quizzes:100points
Assignments:100points
Finalexam:100points
Total:300points
A=270-300
B=239-269
C=210-239
D=180-209
F=lessthan180
AcademicDishonesty: Plagiarismandcheatingareseriousoffensesandwillnotbetolerated.Doyourownwork!
“Plagiarismistheconsciousorinadvertentfailuretoidentifythecontributionsofothers.Itoccurs
whensomeoneborrowsanypartofanother'sworkandsubmitsitashisorherownworkwithout
creditingitsauthor.Afailuretocreditothersmayresultinoneormoreofthefollowing:the
studentreceivingafailinggradeontheassignment,afailinggradeforthecourse,or
suspensionfromthecollege.Studentsareexpectedtoknowhowtocreditsources,howtoquote
andparaphrase,andhowtoavoidplagiarizingtheworkofothers.Ifyouareunsure,askyour
instructorforassistancebeforeyousubmityourworkforcredit”(CabrilloCatalog).
CourseConduct:
Studentsmusttreateachotherandtheirinstructorswithrespect.Anystudentbehavingor
communicatinginarudeordisrespectfulmannerwillbereportedtotheDeanofStudentServices.
AccommodationsforDisabilities:
Allstudentsneedingaccommodationsshouldinformtheinstructorassoonaspossible.Veteransmay
qualifyforaccommodations.WoundedWarriorsmayhaveacquiredinjurieswhichthroughtheAmerican
withDisabilitiesAct(ADA)entitlestheuseofaccommodationstoensureequalopportunityforstudents
withverifieddisabilities.Todetermineifyouqualifyorneedassistancewithanaccommodation,please
contacttheAccessibilitySupportCenter(formerlyDSPS),Room1065-1074,479-6379.
FrequentlyAskedQuestions
Arethereanyrequiredmaterialsfortheclass?
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RequiredText:Library10Handbook.Allassignmentsarebasedonthematerialinthebook!
YouwillneedafreeCabrilloLibraryCardforoff-campusaccesstothelibrarydatabases.
YoumustuseCanvastoparticipateinthiscourse.YouwillneedacomputerwithInternetaccess.
Note:Ifneeded,computerswithInternetaccessareavailableforstudentstouseoncampus,atthe
CabrilloLibrary,theComputerTechnologyCenter(Bldg.1400),andWatsonvilleILC.
Whereandwhendoestheclassmeetoncampus?
• Youdonothavetocometocampustocompletethecourse.Allcourseworkwillbedoneonline.
HowmuchtimeshouldIbespendingonthisclass?
• Asstatedinthescheduleofclasses,thetimecommitmentforthiscourseis3hrs.5min.perweek.To
dowellintheclass,expecttospendanaverageof3hoursperweekonthecoursematerial.
Whatarethe“Quizzes”and“Assignments”?
• Thesemustbesubmittedonline,viaourCanvassite.
• Quizzesareuntimed,butonly1attemptisallowed,sotakeyourtime.BothAssignmentsare
documentsthatmustbeuploadedtoCanvasasattachments.
CanIsubmitworkearly?
• Yes.Alllessons,quizzesandassignmentsareavailableforyoutocompletefromtheveryfirstdayof
class.Exception:YoumustwaittotaketheFinalExam(availablestartingMay9).
HowdoIgethelporaskquestions?
• EmailmedirectlyorvisitorcalltheLibraryReferenceDeskandaskalibrarianifyouhavequestions.
I’veneverusedCanvas.WhatshouldIdo?
• CanvasStudentOverview:https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1124
• CanvasStudentGuide:https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-4121
• CabrilloDistanceLearningHelpDesk:831-479-5030,tlc@cabrillo.edu