Engineering Research 201: Instructional Support

Guide content supports the teaching and research goals of multiple departments on campus. Content represents a non-exhaustive selection of essential resources and tools for engaging a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints. 

Instructional Support

Instruction on Demand

Pick a modality

Select topics

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1. Pick a modality

Face-to-face instruction:
- In person: in a Library classroom (Bradenton and Venice) or in your classroom (Lakewood Ranch).
- Length and topics can be adjusted (see menu), assessment quizzes provided in the classroom or as follow-up.
Hybrid instruction:
- Combination of a short face-to-face presentation with virtual interaction (before or after).
- Two options:
  - Flipped lesson: students watch videos or materials before coming to the Library for a follow-up or Q&A in person.
  - Short lecture lesson: librarian presents a 15-minute demonstration in the Library, and students can ask questions later by email/chat/etc. Can also be followed by watching videos and video tutorials.
- Quizzes for assessment can be provided.
Virtual instruction/asynchronous:
- Instructional materials, prepared for your course (video tutorials, customized lists or guides, etc. )
- These can be embedded in Canvas.
- Librarians accessible for follow-ups.
- Quizzes can be provided for assessment after watching the videos or using the materials.
Virtual instruction live/synchronous:
- Live on Zoom. Students can join from the classroom or from home. Zoom offers closed captions.
- Interactive, in real time, including Q&A.
- Quizzes provided for assessment at the end of the lesson.

2. Select topics:

Option #	Title / Suggested time	Content
1	Overview of Library Services	Library services policy Library resources (print & digital) Library website overview
2	General Research: Basic	How to research with Library resources Types of sources and purposes How to find books, eBooks, & more How to use Databases with examples/recommended
3	General Research: Advanced	Requires students having taken Basic first. Advanced research strategies, Boolean operators, etc. Searching tips and tools in catalog and databases Applying filters and other techniques to refine results
4	Specific Topics Research	Recommended databases and resources for specific topics. Searching techniques and suggestions for specific disciplines or topics.
5	Documentation/Citing	Brief overview of plagiarism and documentation/ethics How to cite most common sources How to find and use citation tools or guides
6	Evaluation of Sources	How to evaluate sources for accuracy, relevance, etc. Optional: Activity using an evaluation tool, e.g. CRAAP test or other (allow more time).
7	Standards	Overview of standards, building codes, and protocols including ISO, ASTM, CFR, etc. How to find and request access Searching techniques and applying filters Optional: Activity showing examples of standards and search strategies (allow more time).
8	Intellectual Property (Patents & Trademarks)	Overview of intellectual property including patents and trademarks How to find and understanding of various types and systems. Searching techniques and applying filters Optional: Group Activity with known patented items to show search strategies and design concepts (allow more time).
9	Custom lesson	Special lesson, activity, or series of lessons aligned with a specific learning outcome, topic, project, or assignment. Can be presented live/synchronous on Zoom, or in a series of videos and tutorials. Please collaborate with librarians to design a lesson for your specific needs.