NC.BCSK002 - Internet Research Strategies - Collette Salvatierra
| Course: | Internet Research Strategies |
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| Professor: | Collette Salvatierra |
| Email: | collette.salvatierra@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome! I am a librarian at College of the Canyons, stationed at the Canyon Country Campus. I am excited to embark with you on the journey of perfecting your internet research skills. I am a native Angelino, both and raised in South Central before moving to the San Fernando Valley at eighteen years old. I started my academic journey as a community college student at Los Angeles City College where I transferred to CSU-Los Angeles to attain a BA and MA in History. After, I attained my Masters in Library and Information Science from UCLA. I have been a librarian for seven years. I have been a High School librarian at a private school in Pasadena and an adjunct librarian at Los Angeles Community College District and in Ventura Community College District.
Course Description
Utilize the Internet as a tool for research, develop search strategies using web tools, critically evaluate information, and produce and consume information responsibly.
What to Expect in this Course
This is an online course with no live meetings, however, students will have an opportunity to connect with their instructor via Office Hours to discuss any questions or concerns they have through the course. Students will learn about internet communication for research, web search engines and tools, evaluate internet resources, and good digital Citizenship.
Types of Assessments
Quizzes, discussion boards, and small projects all accessible via the class canvas page.
Textbook Information
No textbook required, all materials will be supplied by instructor
Additional Resources
Canvas
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Online Education
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Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 01/29/2024 Sub#: 1713