CS 116 - Intro to Online Research Strg.

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Description:
This course is designed to teach students effective research skills using the internet. Students will learn effective research strategies for retrieving, evaluating and using information from internet web sites, internet-based subscription databases, and various Web 2.0 applications. The development of critical thinking skills for college level research assignments and lifelong learning will be stressed. Ethical and legal aspects regarding the use of information will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Distinguish free internet sites from fee-based internet subscription services; Use advanced features of internet search engines and fee-based internet subscription services; Evaluate web sites for reliability and relevancy; Choose the most effective resource and format for the specific information needed; Understand the legal and ethical issues regarding plagiarism and copyright; Compose a works cited list using MLA or APA format; Navigate services available through homepages of a public library and an academic library.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
CS 100* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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