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Library instruction is available for classes at Norfolk State University, and the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center by appointment. We require five to ten days notice for adequate preparation and we will respond to your request within two business days.
Library Instruction:
Librarians teach various levels of classes which incorporate locating, evaluating and using information. If you are not sure what we teach or how long a topic will take, the list below will assist you in selecting a library instructional session for your class. We offer the following:
Sessions and Time Requirements
| Research Strategy Points covered: |
Brainstorm topic, narrow
topic, and identify keywords 20 minutes |
| Basic Catalog Points covered |
Using call numbers to locate items |
| Popular vs. Scholarly Points covered |
Difference between journals and magazines;
Refereed/peer-reviewed and scholarly; Ulrich 15 minutes |
| Web Evaluation Points covered |
Looking for CRAAP=currency, relevance, authority,
accuracy, and purpose 50 minutes |
| APA and MLA Styles Plagiarism Points covered |
Citation styles, creating a reference and in-text
citation, and why cite 30 minutes |
| Basic Database Searching
Points covered |
Using databases to find articles on topics, retrieving Full-text articles, and limiters 30 minutes |
| Advanced Research Points covered |
Field searching, Boolean logic, and subject specific
Research, truncation, and database interface |
Our classes are developed using a variety of teaching techniques, especially active learning and demonstration. We feel students learn best with “hands on” experiences, practice and questioning.
