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LibGuide Lesson Plans are designed for the instructor/teacher/professor who wishes to use the LibGuide without the presence of a librarian or a library instruction session, or, to assist the librarian with little/no experience in teaching this sort of course. While the LibGuides format is great for putting information into a stylized format, it is not always easy to discern the intent: do you start on the Home Page and then go Tab by Tab? what about sub-sections? What are outcomes? Yes, the LibGuide can be printed as one document, or you can print specific sections, but, again, it can depend on the original site as to how the document is organized. This document is an attempt to layout the LibGuide content in a lesson plan format so use of the site can flow logically and smoothly. This is a work-in-progress and feedback from instructors will be greatly appreciated!
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The sources in this guide support research needed by students in several different ISU courses, including Political science, General Honors, and Women's Studies. The result is a combination of policy paper, several problem-based inquiry papers, and information in a PowerPoint presentation. Research results must follow this general outline or at least cover all of the items:
Section I: Introduction
· Title--Final Project:________________ (Poverty, Hunger, or Homelessness)
· Names (first and last) of group members
Section II: Identify the problem
· Define the term (Poverty, Hunger, or Homelessness)
· Multiple definitions from authorities on the subject preferred
Section III: The extent of the problem
o Globally
o Nationally
o Indiana
o Wabash Valley
o Terre Haute
o Globally
o Nationally
o Indiana
o Wabash Valley
o Terre Haute
· Economic
· Historical
· Psychological
· Political
· Sociological
Section V: Identify and describe arguments for addressing the problem (Poverty, Hunger, or Homelessness)
· Ethical
o Natural Rights (negative conception of rights)
o Utilitarian
o Deontological (positive conception of rights)
· Economic
o Capitalist/Free Market
o Liberal Welfare
o Socialism
· Political
o Libertarians
o Liberals
o Conservative
· Sociological
o Family
o Community
o Systemically
Section VI: Identify Key Voices (Leadership) that are addressing the problem (Poverty, Hunger or Homelessness)
Section VII: Identify and describe Grassroots (Engagement and Activism) as well as Not-for-Profits’ efforts to address the problem (Poverty, Hunger or Homelessness)
Section VIII: Identify the way in which the problem (Poverty, Hunger or Homelessness) is being addressed through mechanism associated with democracy)
· Laws
· Court decision
· Political platforms
· State or Federal policy
· Bureaucracy
Section IX: Individual Response to the problem (Poverty, Hunger, or Homelessness)
· Each group member shall articulate how his or her ethical framework and understanding of social responsibility will shape his or her actions in the area of poverty, hunger or homelessness
Section X: Work Cited Page
· At least 20 high quality sources
Students have been using materials and links in this LibGuide, as well other library materials, to research a sub-topic under either Poverty, Hunger or Homelessness. From multiple sessions with a librarian, they are introduced to general library research techniques, are given a Resource Quality Grid to help them select the required "minimum 20 high-quality resources", and are given a basic introduction to using [and the value of] primary sources, in particular, the U.S. Census/American Factfinder.
Through spring, 2011, students worked in groups to produce a powerpoint presention on their findings. During Summer I and II, a revision was piloted with two online courses. Students researched their topic, and then produced the required components in two related documents: 1) an Executive Summary [narrative] and 2) Factsheet [bulleted lists, graphics, and links pointing to 'For More Information']. A classroom presentation may or may not be part of the requirements.