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Course InformationILR 260: Information Literacy?(Prerequisite: ENG 101)Course description:?ILR 260 is a cross-disciplinary course that teaches effective report and research paper writing through the use of key computer technologies. The course covers Internet research, MLA and APA style formats, computer technologies, spreadsheets, and the application of PowerPoint software and graphics for report presentation. ILR 260 offers refinement in the use of the microcomputer for effective report writing and presentation.?Student Outcomes: By the end of this course, students should be able to do the following:Demonstrate proficiency in communicating information using a variety of software applications and other digital tools. Navigate electronic library systems and the Internet to locate, evaluate, and use various interdisciplinary scholarly databases. Design and implement effective search strategies within various Internet and library information-retrieval environments. Generate text-oriented research papers and reports that incorporate spread sheets, tables, graphs, charts and multimedia graphics as formal modes of persuasion and validation according to proper business, humanities, and science formats. Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social issues relevant to information technology, such as access, privacy, and intellectual property. Required Textbook?????Van Rys, J., Meyer, V., & Sebranek, P. (2012). The research writer: Curiosity, discovery, dialogue. Boston: Wadsworth. ISBN-10: 0618756221 ISBN-13: 9780618756223..Link to NU's bookstore page: Requirements and ResourcesPlease bookmark?one of?the following websites, depending on which application suite you will be using this month. These sites contain tutorials that you will be able to reference for help with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications:? Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2011):? Microsoft Office for Mac * OpenOffice users please note: In ILR 260--and in personal and professional contexts--you will need to re-save your work in Microsoft-compatible formats--.doc, .xls, .ppt.?? This is easy to do:? Click on "File," select "Save As," and then choose the appropriate format from the "Save as type" drop-down menu.?Free OpenOffice download at:? iWork:? If you are using Apple's iWork suite, you will need to convert your work to MS-compatible formats.???To effectively access all content available in this course, please make sure you have the following things installed: Adobe Reader - Allows you to view PDF files Reader for WindowsReader for Mac OSAdobe Flash Player - Allows you to view all Flash file formatsFlash Player for WindowsFlash Player for Mac OS?Overview of Weekly Topics and Assignments All major assignments are due by the end of the Week in which they are assigned.? Unit One (Week One)Beginning and Planning a Research ProjectMajor Assignment: Working Knowledge Report?Unit Two (Week Two)Gathering and Evaluating Sources and Using Library Journal DatabasesMajor Assignment: Library Research ReportUnit Three (Week Three)Organizing, formatting, and drafting research projects; Using Spreadsheet ProgramsMajor Assignment: Preliminary Draft of Research PaperUnit Four (Week Four)Revising and Editing a Research Report; PresentationsMajor Assignments: A revised Final Research Project For a complete "schedule of assignments" for each week, see the schedule listed at the top of each Unit menu.? For example:??? You are encouraged to print out these pages to keep track of your assignments.? ?Activities:??The weekly Activities will provide you with an opportunity to systematically develop the skills necessary for successful completion of this course and achievement of the course learning outcomes. Collectively, the Activities comprise 15% of the final grade.? They also serve as preparation for the weekly quizzes, the Working Knowledge Report, the Library Research Report, the Preliminary Draft, and the Final Research Project.? ??Grading: ???Participation (discussion boards)10% Quizzes? 16% (total)Working Knowledge Report15%Library Research Report15%Activities15%Preliminary Draft4%?(P/IP grading--see below)Final Research Project25%?Total=100 ??Letter-grade equivalents of percentages A 95-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 A- 90-94 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 64-66 ? ? B- 80-83 C- 70-73 D- 60-63 ? Definition of Grades A Outstanding Achievement Significantly exceeds standards B Commendable Achievement Exceeds standards C Acceptable Achievement Meets standards D Marginal Achievement Below standards F Failing ? ? Additional letter grades used in this course: P? Passing (minimum requirements for assignment met; full credit)IP In Progress (minimum requirements not met; work may be resubmitted for maximum of 75% credit) I? Incomplete. A grade given at the discretion of the instructor when a student who has completed at least two-thirds of the course class sessions and is unable to complete the requirements of the course because of uncontrollable and unforeseen circumstances. The student must convey these circumstances (preferably in writing) to the instructor prior to the final day of the course. If an instructor decides that an "Incomplete" is warranted, the instructor must convey the conditions for removal of the "Incomplete" to the student in writing. A copy must also be placed on file with the Office of the Registrar until the "Incomplete" is removed or the time limit for removal has passed. An "Incomplete" is not assigned when the only way the student could make up the work would be to attend a major portion of the class when next offered.? An "I" that is not removed within the stipulated time becomes an "F." No grade points are assigned. The "F" is calculated in the grade point average. W Withdrawal. Signifies that a student has withdrawn from a course after beginning the third class session. Students who wish to withdraw must notify their admissions advisor before the beginning of the seventh class session. Instructors are not authorized to issue a "W" grade. Policies Civility: Please review the following passage on "civility in the classroom" from the NU Catalog: "Freedom of speech and expression is valued not only throughout society but also, and particularly, in the academic setting. No more is this so than in the classroom. As a diverse community of learners, students must strive to work together in a setting of civility, tolerance, and respect for each other in an environment that does not distract from the mutual commitment to academic inquiry and reflection." Academic honesty: Students are required to cite the use of materials written by others in all written communications for courses. Remember, the use of ideas, words, or phrasing without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. Inadequately or improperly cited work receives no credit. ??Please review the following passages on "avoiding plagiarism" from the NU Catalog: "Students must give credit for any information that is not either the result of original research or common knowledge. For example, it would be necessary to give credit to an author who provided an argument about the strategic importance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the American Civil War. Conversely, major historical facts, such as the dates of the American Civil War, are considered common knowledge and do not require that credit be given to a particular author." "If a student borrows ideas or information from another author, he/she must acknowledge the author in the body of the text and on the reference page. If a student borrows the words of another author, he/she must be careful to use the author's exact words, enclose them in quotation marks, and cite the source in the body of the text and also on the reference page. If students are unsure whether or not they should cite, they are encouraged to cite. They are also encouraged to ask their instructors for guidance on this issue." Special accommodations: If you are registered with Disabled Student Services and require special arrangements to accommodate your learning needs, please let your instructor know.? How To Approach This On-line Course Take the on-line tutorial which reviews how to use eCollege and its features. Review the syllabus carefully. Take a tour of this course site, noting where major assignments are located, where exercises, readings, lectures, quizzes, etc. are. See how units are set up and review all four, paying closest attention to the unit for the weeks we are on to see what you need to be doing each couple of days. Print materials out for more careful reading. Review the menu bars and see what handouts and websites are available. See how to post to threaded discussion as you post your first response. Determine how you will submit assignments, and take quizzes. If you have problems with the course site, contact technical assistance. Use e-mail to the instructor only for personal matters and use the discussion forums for wider issues since often other students can benefit from your discussion board posting. Keep major assignments in mind since all activities contribute to a better project. On-line Guidelines Students must review/navigate the on-line course environment carefully to understand how it is organized and where materials are located. Students need to participate in on-line discussions and complete such postings by the due date to receive credit. Also, tutorials, lecture notes, readings, and important web-links are to be carefully studied as they are necessary for completing major assignments and quizzes that reflect the goals of the course. Students are expected to log on daily to review updated announcements, new discussion postings, etc. Assignments that need to be turned in must be done so by the due date. Late assignments will receive lowered grades. Faculty will respond to student queries within 24 hours during weekdays and within 48 hours during weekends. It is important to note that responses can come in several forms including both direct emails and course announcements.National University Library The NU Library System (NULS) supports academic rigor by providing access to scholarly books, journals, ebooks, and databases of full text articles from scholarly journals. Library books and journal articles can be shipped to online students. Librarians are available to assist students at the Spectrum Library in San Diego and online. The library's homepage is at? Writing Center The National University Online Writing Center is available to help with all your writing needs. Make an appointment by going to Email the online writing center at wonline@nu.edu if you have a quick question, or after you’ve made an appointment. Check out the Writing Center web pages for other useful information: BibliographyBallenger, Bruce. Beyond Notecards: Rethinking the Freshman Research Paper. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook, 1999. Davis, Robert and Mark Shadle. "'Building a mystery': alternative research writing and the Academic Act of seeking." College Composition and Communication 51:3 (Feb. 2000): 417-446.Grassian, Esther S. and Joan Kaplowitz. Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Practice. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2001.Gries, Laurie E, and Collin Gifford Brooke.? “An Inconvenient Tool: Rethinking the Role of Slideware in the Writing Classroom.” Composition Studies 38:1 (Spring 2010): 11-28.Hock, Randolph. The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher. 3rd ed. Medford, N.J.: CyberAge Books 2010.Selber, Stuart A. Multiliteracies for a Digital Age. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 2004.Selfe, Cynthia L. Technology and Literacy in the Twenty-First Century: The Importance of Paying Attention. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1999.Zwagerman, Sean."The Scarlet P: Plagiarism, Panopticism, and the Rhetoric of Academic Integrity." College Composition and Communication 58:4 (June 2008): 676-710.Web: Association of College Research and Research Libraries Websiteacrl/?? ................
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