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Contains detailed instructions for a variety of CATs for use in the class. Each link contains the activity and a lesson plan to guide the usage of the CAT in your classroom.
A. Background Knowledge Probe
B. 1000 Level Misconception
C. Categorizing Grid
D. Checking for Understanding
E. General Questions
F. Grouping Sources of Information
G. How to find a scholarly article
H. Minute Paper
I. Evaluating Sources Checklist & Summary
J. Paraphrasing Boolean operators
K. Pre-Post Class Quiz
L. Scholarly Popular Categorization
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Background Knowledge Probe
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| Target Topic(s) orient to basic web search orient on boolean operators |
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| Class Level 1000,2000 |
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| Class Type single-session |
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| Prep Time print worksheet |
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B. 1000 Level Misconception
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| Target Topic(s) introduction to library catalog; conceptual |
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| Class Type single-session |
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C. Categorizing Grid
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| Target Topic(s) develop understanding of the organization of knowledge help develop skills in selecting tools for research |
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| Class Level 1000, 2000, 3000 |
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| Class Type single-session |
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| Prep Time some, print exercise |
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| Class Time 10-15 mins |
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D. Checking for Understanding
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| Target Topic(s) applicable to any topic instructor wants |
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| Class Level all, incl. Grads |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session semester |
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| Class Time 6 mins plus discussion |
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E. General Questions
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| Target Topic(s) class evaluation - most useful if doing 2 or more sessions |
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| Class Level all, incl. Grads |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session |
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| Prep Time print questions |
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F. Grouping Sources of Information
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| Target Topic(s) understanding what different sources offer (e.g., Encyclopedias vs articles) |
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| Class Level 1000,2000 |
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| Class Type single-session |
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| Prep Time print worksheet |
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| Class Time full class outline |
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G. How to find a scholarly article
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| Target Topic(s) searching databases and catalog using citation management tool |
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| Class Level all, incl. Grads |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session |
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| Prep Time print worksheet |
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| Class Time full class outline |
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H. Minute Paper
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| Target Topic(s) concept evaluation tool - all topics baseline info to start class - all topics |
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| Class Level all UG levels |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session semester |
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| Prep Time decide which option |
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| Class Time 2 mins; 12-18 mins depends on which outline chosen |
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I. Evaluating Sources Checklist & Summary
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| Target Topic(s) evaluating sources - checklist summarizing information concisely |
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| Class Level 1000,2000 |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session |
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| Class Time class demo and exercise |
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J. Paraphrasing Boolean operators
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| Target Topic(s) overview on boolean operators overview on truncation |
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| Class Level 3000,4000 |
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| Class Type single-session |
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K. Pre-Post Class Quiz
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| Target Topic(s) applicable to various topics covered in class (e.g., peer review; reading citations, etc.,) |
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| Class Level all levels, incl. Grads |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session |
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| Prep Time print questions |
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| Class Time 4 mins, 2 at start and 2 at end |
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L. Scholarly Popular Categorization
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| Target Topic(s) understanding differences in scholarly and popular materials |
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| Class Level 1000,2000 |
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| Class Type single-session multi-session |
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| Prep Time create questions, send to students in advance |
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| Class Time full class outline |
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M. Working with a Topic
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| Target Topic(s) construct searchable question identify subject headings narrow down research |
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| Class Level all UG levels |
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| Class Type multi-session |
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| Prep Time demo topics |
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| Class Time in class exercise, demo |
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