Assessing information literacy instruction in interdisciplinary first year project-based courses with STEM students |
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| Authors: | Marja H Bakermans Rebecca Ziino Plotke |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, USA;2. George C. Gordon Library, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, USA |
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| Abstract: | Broad and discipline-specific information literacy competencies must be mastered by science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students. This study assessed changes in student perceptions of their competency in information literacy after continuous efforts in course curriculum. Data were gathered in 2015–2016 from first year interdisciplinary project-based courses with STEM students to assess changes in information literacy competencies. Analyses suggested there was a significant increase in students' perception of their familiarity with library resources, search strategies, citation use, and ability to evaluate source quality. There was no change in their perception of their ability to evaluate the variety of source and source relevance and a decrease in their perception of the ethical use of information. With faculty-librarian partnership and integrated instruction in a first year course, students showed the largest perceived increases in foundational information literacy skills but struggled with information literacy abilities. This study provides a baseline of information literacy competencies of first year students and provides recommendations for continuing education. |
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