Exploring Information Sources Graphic Organizer Activity

The Exploring Information Sources Graphic Organizer Activity is an engaged learning activity that helps students practice background reading and organizing information sources as part of the research process. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or peer mentor, this guide provides everything you need to complete, assign, or support this activity.

Who Should Use This Guide?

Students

Find step-by-step instructions and examples to complete your research activity.

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Faculty

Learn how to integrate this assignment into your courses and support student learning.

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Peer Mentors

Find instructions for scanning and submitting student work for library assessment.

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Learning Goals

Using the Graphic Organizer, Students Will...

Recognize the role of background reading in shaping and narrowing a research topic.

Using the Graphic Organizer, Students Will...

Practice finding, evaluating, and reflecting on information sources.

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