Library Instruction Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Search

• Identify concepts and keywords for an information need
• Create, execute, and revise search strategies
• Select appropriate search tools and source types

Evaluate Sources

• Evaluate the relevance, bias, and credibility of information sources

Develop a research question

• Create and refine a research question for an information need
• Define the scope of their search

Cite sources and citation management

• Give credit to others through proper attribution and citation
• Cite a source using an appropriate style format
• Organize and manage citations using citation management tools

Use the library

• Have an awareness of available resources and services in Shields Library and the UC Davis Library website
• Access library resources and services
• Know when and how to get research-related help