It is vital to plan those class assignments so students can be successful in the library. Students who have positive research experiences will be more enthusiastic about future research assignments. Here are some suggestions for designing library and research projects which should foster student success. Place appropriate materials on reserve if necessary. Verify the accuracy of references given to students and make sure that the library owns the cited materials.
Students have no idea where to find answers and become very frustrated.
Doing research involves a complex suite of skills that build on one another in a logical progression. Provide a list of appropriate resources to give students something from which to work. These might include subject encyclopedias, periodical indexes and abstracts, directories, and other reference books. The reference librarians will be glad to develop a list for you or help brainstorm ideas. Consult with a reference librarian.