Discuss time management for the task and describe the research steps that a learner would expect to follow. Discuss examples of alternate research assignments with your liaison librarian that encourage analysis of the information retrieval process and evaluation of information sources. Record and evaluate the research process. Assign marks for the documentation of the task to provide a basis for class discussion and to encourage reflection on the process as a whole. Avoid the Following Types of Assignments Large classes working from a limited selection of topics.
Competition reduces access.
These do not teach students how to use the library effectively. Searching for obscure facts. This causes unnecessary frustration for staff and students alike.