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One Guide to Rule Them All: Research Station

This guide was created as a way for all students at Ferrum College to get basic 'help' with research, tutorials and quick tip suggestions.

Business 250

Surface vs. Deep Web Tutorial

Objectives:

Problem-based instruction is designed to:

  • introduce you to real world research situations
  • move from lecture to participatory based learning
  • promote deeper learning of information literacy skills

Goals:

At the end of this session you will be able to:

  • identify an information need from a problem scenario
  • use scholarly search engines/databases to find information on a topic
  • more critically evaluate credibility of information sources
  • understand the importance of developing a search strategy

The Problem Scenario:

The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life.  It will be the basis of our exercise.

The Problem

You have recently been hired as an assistant coach for a Division III football team at a local college.  The team is scheduled to have an internal NCAA audit done next year.  The head coach has asked you to conduct some research for him on scandals involving corruption in college football to be sure your team is operating ethically.  What information will you present to him?  Why?

Business 403

Surface vs. Deep Web Tutorial

Objectives:

Problem-based instruction is designed to:

  • introduce you to real world research situations
  • move from lecture to participatory based learning
  • promote deeper learning of information literacy skills

Goals:

At the end of this session you will be able to:

  • identify an information need from a problem scenario
  • use scholarly search engines/databases to find information on a topic
  • more critically evaluate credibility of information sources
  • understand the importance of developing a search strategy

The Problem Scenario:

The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life.  It will be the basis of our exercise.

The Problem

You are a Human Resource Manager for a local non-profit company.  The governing board of your non-profit agency has asked you to research your findings on how implementing the Affordable Care Act will impact the company.  What major issues should be considered?   What information will you share with the Board?  Why?