ENGL 201 - Research and Information Literacy

Credit(s): 2 credits for students who began the program Prior to Spring 2019 / 3 credits for students who began the program in Spring 2019 and Fall 2019
The goal of this course is to assist students in acquiring confidence and proficiency in seeking, evaluating, and managing the wealth of information currently available in print, media and online. In this course, students will develop the research skills necessary for both completing college assignments and sustaining life-long learning. By working hands-on through Gill Library’s website and completing in-class and weekly assignments, students will cultivate the information literacy skills essential for success in a college setting. This course is designed to support core seminars such as: Urban Community, American Experience, Science & Human Values, and Human Body, as well as Language, Thought and Critical Analysis.

This course is only open to students in the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program.