LIB 1600: Introduction to College Level Research

LIB 1600 is a 1 credit, half-semester course required for all undergraduate degrees at ISU. The course guides students through the fundamentals of college-level research including finding, evaluating, and using information. It focuses on teaching skills students can apply in all of their classes and their daily lives.

This course provides students with a step-by-step approach to the research process. Students learn about creating research questions, using effective search strategies, critically evaluating sources, and using information ethically.

After taking this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize that research is a contextual process based on their needs.
• Develop relevant search terms from a research question.
• Utilize flexible strategies for locating information within a variety of search tools.
• Evaluate information critically in their coursework and daily lives.
• Recognize best practices for using information ethically.
• Identify the resources and support available through the library.

The previous edition of the free online textbook for LIB 1600 is available in many formats, including .pdf, .epub, and .mobi. A new edition is coming soon. 

If you are currently enrolled in LIB 1600 and have questions, log into Canvas and contact your instructor for help!