domingo, 29 de janeiro de 2012

10 maneiras de melhorar o estudo

(A todos os professores da Universidade)
The following tips for faculty to help students successfully complete research assignments are based on the results of studies conducted by Project Information Literacy (PIL), an ongoing national research project that examines undergraduate student research practices. PIL’s methodologies have included a survey of over 8,000 students from 25 U.S. college campuses, including Temple (USA); a content analysis of 191 course-related research assignment handouts from 28 campuses; and student discussion groups at 7 campuses.

Click on the link in each tip to see the research findings that support the recommendation.

1. Encourage students to consult with a librarian.
2. Direct students towards a variety of library resources including print, electronic, and multimedia.
3. Suggest specific databases or other library resources by name to students.
4. Discuss what constitutes plagiarism as well as the consequences.
5. Review criteria for evaluating sources.
6. Define research.
7. Embed a research guide in Blackboard or request one from your librarian.
8. Break the research assignment into manageable parts.
9. Explain how research will be evaluated.
10. Collaborate with a librarian to design a research assignment that employs critical thinking.
Ler+:
10 Ways to Improve Student Research - Improving Student Research - Research Guides at Temple University

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