Conference Session

Forum on Collaborative Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora Nerz, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

served in engineering and management positions within Eastman Chemical Company from 1991-2000. At N.C. State, she is currently the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemical Engineering. Her research interests include the integration of teaming, writing, and speaking into the undergraduate curriculum. Page 11.1309.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Literate Engineer: Infusing Information Literacy Skills Throughout an Engineering CurriculumAbstract Research and information skills have become increasingly important for the current andfuture success of

Conference Session

Assessment of Information Literacy Programs for Engineers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Judith Collins, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

across curriculum, as described in thearticle, “Promoting information literacy through a faculty workshop”4. An effective researchassignment (unlike generic assignments often found in university 101 or first-year writingcourses) • Originates from subject matter. • Shows students the purpose of research (and its benefits to them). • Emphasizes analysis over answers, (immersion in the professional debates). • Assists students with planning their research (before and during information retrieval). • Is progressive, with opportunities for feedback at stages (from a variety of sources: instructor, peers, librarians). • Discusses the process itself, (not just the project), to