MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

ETL150  19962-20065

Electronic Research Retrieval Methods

1.

Use the On-Line Public Catalog, CD-ROM network, and networked software to access basic reference information. (I)

2.

Design lesson plans and class activities that incorporate information literacy skills into current curriculum. (II)

3.

Participate in Electronic Forums to send and read electronic mail and to access Internet, Gopher, and World-Wide Web. (III)

4.

Search the Internet and World-Wide Web using a multimedia browser as a tool for accessing information. (IV)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

ETL150  19962-20065

Electronic Research Retrieval Methods

I. On-Line Public Catalog (OPAC) and CD-ROM Network Sources

A. OPAC access to other libraries and databases

B. OPAC access to periodical and newspaper abstracts

C. CD-ROM local area network (LAN) access to periodical indexes, abstracts, and full text

D. Hypercard instruction in basic research

E. Internet research

II. Integration of Information Literacy into the Curriculum

A. Definitions of information literacy

B. Content areas of information literacy

C. Techniques and tips for integrating information literacy into existing curriculum

D. Special requirements for various teaching formats

III. Electronic Forum

A. Using the Forum

B. Electronic mail in the Forum and Internet

C. Access to Gopher and World-Wide Web servers

D. Modem access to the Forum

IV. Internet Information Sources

A. Introduction to World-Wide Web through Mosaic Netscape

B. Netscape User Tools

C. Internet navigation and research with Netscape