Discussion of the theory-practice gap focuses on a course for education students that integrates instruction on conducting both theoretical and practical research. The dual approach illustrates the value of theoretical research to students' practice as teachers. Highlights include a literature review, course objectives and assignments, course…

Describes a course on information gathering and evaluation that is required for journalism and mass communication majors at the University of Minnesota. Search strategies and the search process are emphasized; weekly assignments and requirements for the final project are explained; and goals and objectives of the course are discussed. (LRW)

Describes approach for bibliographic instruction class for remedial program students developed at Georgia State University Division of Developmental Studies. Discussion covers important elements of class: structured discussion with partner about particular type of library material, class discussion interwoven with information presented by…

Describes the continuing development of a bibliographic instruction (BI) course at Carleton College for a sociology/anthropology research methods course that focuses on statistical sources. Goals and objectives of the course are explained, and various methods of teaching search strategies are described, including overhead transparencies, handouts,…

Hunter College librarians and faculty collaborated in an interdisciplinary honors survey designed to familiarize undergraduates with electronic research tools and with statistical, geographical, desktop publishing, and graphics software. Participating librarians cited consumption of staff time, lack of a chain of command, and communications…