Title of Resource
Language and Linguistics Research Tutorial
Resource Type
Web application
Access
http://app.griffith.edu.au/lalrt/
Description of Resource
The Language and Linguistics Research Tutorial is designed to provide the student with information literacy knowledge and skills appropriate to undergraduate study in the language and linguistics.
Learning Strategy
The tutorial steps through the main phases in information research from the initial topic analysis, identification of keywords and search statement, use of a research log, searching and locating resources and evaluating information. The information research process is an iterative process where an initial search statement will be refined in the light of search results and new information discovered through research.
Learning Strategy
By providing an example question and several activities, the students use the tutorial to develop their own effective search strategy, which culminates in the student developing a search history to support their research. Rather than students using an unstructured approach to searching the tutorial helps students to develop effective search strategies, particularly helpful when using Library databases.
The tutorial allows students to create as many assignment questions as they wish which are saved for later use. Download options include the exemplar question and the students’ answers to the activities.
Subject Keywords
information literacy, language, linguistics, research, tutorial
Academic Contributors
Dr Susana Eisenchlas
Dr Andrea Schalley
INS, L&T Team
AEL team
Neal Aitkin, Project Manager
This resource may require some re-development to be used in another context. If you are interested in using this resource in your course contact the Director, Information Services (Learning & Teaching) to discuss.