COM 110 Spring 2008

Tutorial and Learning Outcomes

Information Literacy Tutorial

• table of contents

Goals for library session #1

Goals for library session #2

Post-test

Finding Help in the Library

iCampus  Use iCampus to locate your librarian designated by your major.

Ask a Librarian   Milner Library offers a variety of methods to get help with your research.

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Learning about the Information Cycle

"The Information Cycle ... how today's events are tomorrow's information" 

[Clip from Penn State University Libraries]

Understanding the Information Cycle to Find Resources

Accessing Materials

Course Reserve

Catalog

General Multi-Subject Databases

• The Pantagraph
• Full text coverage: From November 13, 1996 through current;
• Missing stories for Nov 21, 26, and 28th 1996
• New York Times
• Full text coverage: From June 01, 1980 through current;
• Final New York City Edition (full text);
• From January 1, 1969 - May 31, 1980 (abstracts)

Political and Social Issues

Pro Con Resources for Persuasive Speech Topics