Contact Information

Instructor name
Email	Phone
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Course Information

Course Number	Course Title
Number of students	Building & room number
Do you want a student computer classroom?	Yes, please book one.	No.
	Yes, my room is a student computer classroom.

Date & Time of Instruction Session(s)

	1st Choice	2nd Choice	Would you like multiple sessions?
Date			Yes
Start time			No

Session Information

Topic
Please email a copy of your assignment (preferred) OR fully describe here (assignment specifications, number/type of sources required, length, sample topic, etc).
Have students already selected (or been assigned) topics?	Yes No

Below is a list of modules we can cover in a library instruction session. Simply select the ones you’d like us to cover from the menu below.

If you’re not sure what’s right for your class, fill out the basic information above and a librarian will contact you to discuss.

Modules	Mins.	Select
1. Introduction and Conclusion (Required)	10
2. Physical Tour of the Library	10
3. Choosing a Topic a. Brainstorming a topic b. Developing a research question c. Choosing keywords	5
4. Developing a Search Strategy a. Choosing keywords b. Narrowing/broadening a topic c. Managing the research process (time, methodology) d. Determining where to go	10
5. Finding Books in MxCC Library a. Understanding scope of the catalog b. Basics of searching (keywords, limiters, etc.) c. Subject headings and refining searches d. Using call numbers to locate materials e. Collecting bibliographic information	10
6. Finding Books in reQuest a. Basics of searching b. Requesting an item	5
7. Finding Articles a. Identifying appropriate database(s) for topic b. Basics of searching (keywords, limiters, etc.) c. Subject headings and refining searches d. Getting the full-text e. Collecting bibliographic information	20
8. Types of Scholarly Research a. Comparing and contrasting journals and magazines. b. Understanding the differences between primary and secondary research.	10
9. Using Reference Databases a. Enhancing your research with e-reference. b. Effective search techniques.	5
10. Finding Internet Information a. Difference between database and search engine. b. Evaluating websites & understanding URLs. c. Recommended Websites & search engines d. Collecting bibliographic information	15
11. Avoiding Plagiarism & Using Proper Citation a. Understanding plagiarism b. Tips on avoiding plagiarism c. When and what to cite d. Style guides & KnightCite	10
12. Individual student research time	30