MCCCD Program Description

Critical Research for College Success

Course: IFS110

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Access, evaluate, and incorporate sources appropriately into academic projects.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop a research plan for choosing resources appropriate to an information need.(I) 2. Apply advanced search strategies in a range of sources. (II, III) 3. Analyze and evaluate information. (III) 4. Summarize procedures for the ethical use of information, including tools for properly citing information.(IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Research Plan A. Background Information B. Keywords and Subject Term Identification C. Selection of Resources II. Advanced Search Strategies A. Boolean Operators B. Refining Search Strategy C. Revision of Research Plan III. Information Evaluation A. Critical Reading B. Content C. Sources IV. Ethical Use A. Citation Formats B. Plagiarism Prevention

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 22, 2014

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.