Embedded Information Literacy Instruction for Upper Level Engineering Undergraduates in an Intensive Writing Course. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Jane; Melgoza, Pauline; Hubbard, David E.; Pearson, Chad J.; Wan, Gary
• Is Part Of: Science & technology libraries. Volume 37:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 377
• Page End: 393
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Information literacy -- embedded instruction -- engineering education -- undergraduate students; Science and technology libraries -- Periodicals; Wetenschappelijke bibliotheken; Natuurwetenschappen; Techniek; Sciences -- Bibliothèques -- Périodiques; Technologie -- Bibliothèques -- Périodiques; Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); 026.5
• DOI: 10.1080/0194262X.2018.1484317
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-262X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study describes and assesses a pilot program to provide information literacy instruction to undergraduate engineering students in a writing intensive course. Working in teams, students complete a professional paper that requires them to identify and analyze a topic on mechanical power. Instruction is delivered through a consultation model that embeds librarians in student teams. Findings indicate that these students receive customized instruction, use the class guide to identify and access library resources independently, and to a lesser extent, use interlibrary loan to acquire needed materials. Scalability is challenging, but suggestions for improvement are discussed.