Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Electronic Resources produced and distributed by the Federal Government and the methods of accessing United States government information. Gain an understanding and appreciation of the impact of the dissemination of information in electronic format. Exceptions will be made in emergency situations. Students are graded on homework assignments, quizzes, and a final project. These are hands-on research assignments covering electronic resources discussed and demonstrated in class each week.
Homework assignments are due at the end of each class period.
Four short quizzes will be given. Each question will be assigned a point value based on difficulty. The assignment will be worth a total of 100 points . The Final Project assignment will be distributed at the first class meeting and students will have four weeks to complete it. Students are advised to work on the assignment during the course of the class.