Discusses the rationale, structure, and experiences of a graduate sociology seminar in bibliographical methods for document research. (CWM)

Compares characteristics of propaganda and scholarship, and lists indicators that can enable librarians to help students tell the difference between what is genuine scholarship and what passes for scholarship. Describes how this evaluation method was used in an undergraduate bibliographic instruction class to help students critically assess…

Looks at criticisms of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries in light of an organizational model called reflection-in-action. Following a description of counterproductive modes of interaction, the collaborative learning method is recommended. Theory and use of this teaching method are described, and applications specific to bibliographic…

Critical thinking exercises incorporated into an undergraduate course of bibliographic instruction encourage students to analyze and evaluate information and retrieval methods, thus enabling them to become more effective information users. (AEF)