Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1125248
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 10
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ISSN: EISSN-1092-1206
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Information Literacy in the Lab: Graduate Teaching Experiences in First-Year Biology
Lantz, Catherine
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, n85 Fall 2016
The author interviewed 10 graduate teaching assistants leading lab sessions for first-year biology about how they introduce students to scientific literature. Qualitative data analysis of the interview transcripts revealed that both first-year students and graduate teaching assistants (many of whom are first-year teachers) struggle with information literacy concepts involved in searching for and evaluating scientific literature. I discuss possible ways that librarians can help.
Descriptors: Teaching Assistants, Science Laboratories, Biology, College Science, Scientific Literacy, Interviews, Teaching Methods, Qualitative Research, College Freshmen, Graduate Students, Scientific Concepts, Librarians, Role, Information Literacy
Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Web site: http://www.istl.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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