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Submitted by Duke University Libraries RIS Team on November 6th, 2019
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Short Description: 

In post-session feedback, first-year students frequently express anxiety over how to physically navigate the library to find a book on the shelf. This is a simple, pre-session activity to help students try this out before class, so that they can discuss with their librarian any challenges they faced in attempting to complete the task. With the help of the course instructor, students are asked to find a book on their research topic (or course topic) and bring it to class.

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Learning Outcomes: 
  • Utilize the libraries online catalog to find a book suitable to chosen topic
  • Locate the specific book identified in the search in the stacks
Discipline: 
Multidisciplinary

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Course Context (e.g. how it was implemented or integrated): 
Additional Instructor Resources (e.g. in-class activities, worksheets, scaffolding applications, supplemental modules, further readings, etc.): 
Potential Pitfalls and Teaching Tips: 
  • Librarian will need to coordinate with instructor to ensure that the assignment is clearly communicated to students before class;
  • Participation, or assignment, credit helps as an incentive.
Suggested Citation: 
RIS Team, Duke University Libraries. "Finding a Book." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments), 2019. https://projectcora.org/assignment/finding-book.
Submitted by Raymond Pun on January 5th, 2016
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Short Description: 

A general worksheet for students to find key sources in selected databases for their assignments in Communication Studies.

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Learning Outcomes: 

1. Understand different database features 2. Finding specific kind of resources: scholarly, secondary, trade publications 3. Become comfortable translating selected resources into APA citations

Individual or Group:

Course Context (e.g. how it was implemented or integrated): 

The assignment is delivered as a handout to supplement student's speech/research projects

Potential Pitfalls and Teaching Tips: 

Some programs will not use APA but will MLA or Chicago, different styles. Adapt when needed.

Suggested Citation: 
Pun, Raymond. "Basic First Year Communication Studies Assignment." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments), 2016. https://projectcora.org/assignment/basic-first-year-communication-studies-assignment.