Alice CannAlice CannSubject Liaison Librarian, Academic SupportSubject Liaison Librarian, Academic Support
Why this topic?
A common problem There are potential solutions I rarely solve this problem!
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The class
LIBT – London Institute of Business and Technology
International student course, like Level 1 Study skills module 2 hour class Everything they need to know!
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Why too much content?
Have to do everything at beginning of the year Only get one opportunity with students Business students need to use lots of different
resources Basics and advanced information in one go Too little content for some students
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Lesson plan
Topic Method
Sources of information: advantages and disadvantages
Discussion
How journals are organised Activity sheet
Accessing individual journals and articles
Follow along demonstration
Database searching Hands up questionsIndividual practiceInteractive demonstration
Market research databases DemonstrationPractical activities
Raw data databases DemonstrationPractical activities
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Question
Is it better to give just provide the basics or should I try and do a bit on everything?
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Contact me Alice CannAlice CannSubject Liaison LibrarianBrunel Business School
LibraryLibraryBrunel University, Uxbridge
Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UKTel +44(0)1895 267425
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