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Apr 19, 2024
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Goucher College 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
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LIB 101 - Research Foundations and Tutoring (1 Cr.)
This course teaches theory and practice of research tutoring through literature, reflective inquiry, and practical experience. Students will read and write about information literacy, research skills, and scholarly communication. Students will develop writing skills, research skills, listening and questioning techniques, and oral communication strategies. They will also study relevant literature on methods of interdisciplinary research support, reference interviews, and tutoring. Intersections with issues of race, power, and perspective as related to information creation and dissemination are at the core of the course. Practical tutoring applications will be included such as shadowing librarians, mock research tutoring activities, and reflections on one’s tutoring practice. This course will help tutors create a welcoming, supportive environment for research in the library while growing as a researcher themselves. This course is designed for students who wish to become potential Research Help tutors and those interested in careers in research, librarianship, or information science. Prerequiste: WRT 181 or WRT 181H , or CWP. Fall and spring semesters. Johns.
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