Richard Chabran, Chicano Studies Research Library & Norma Corral, University Research Library
This course is designed to teach students techniques for effectively identifying and utilizing resources in libraries, information centers and the Internet as they relate to the Latino experience in the U.S. This will be carried out by examining these so urces as part of a emerging Latino discourses. Classes will consist of lectures, presentations and class exercises. Homework assignments will be required regularly. A term project is required. Class attendance and participation is essential and will be evaluated. Consult course outline for the location of each class
Objectives-
2. To introduce students to the fundamentals of library and electronic-based research on the Latino experience.
3. To familiarize students with available Latino information resources on the UCLA campus and beyond.
4. To guide students in the development of an annotated bibliography and/or the development of a new Internet resource.
5. To promote computer literacy.
Term-Project = 40% Homework = 40% Class Participation and attendance = 15% Final = 5%
All work must be submitted on time. Unexcused late papers will be penalized and not accepted after more than one class meeting. The term paper will be kept by the instructor. Please make yourself a copy.
Recommended Text: Turabian, Kate A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.