Includes narrowing a topic for an academic audience, concepts of indexing, and Boolean database searching. Hands-on lab approach with final bibliography tied to work in another class. Meets the first five weeks of the quarter. Designed for students with limited exposure to computers. Introduces functions and programs commonly used at Ohio University.
Primary emphases are e-mail, word processing, and Internet research.
Offers opportunity to assess present learning strategies and attitudes and adopt techniques that increase effectiveness in managing time, taking notes, remembering text material, preparing for exams, and gathering information. Emphasizes regular practice and use of strategies taught. Focuses on improving comprehension, interpretation, and evaluation of reading materials that are typical of college courses. Moves from short passages to longer selections. Includes speed reading techniques and vocabulary building.