Engaging Business Students in Online Research and Critical Thinking through Customized Assignments Henri Mondschein Information Specialist Manager, Information Literacy California Lutheran University Academic Business Librarians Exchange Southern California October 24, 2003
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Engaging Business Students in Online Research and Critical Thinking through
Customized Assignments
Henri MondscheinInformation SpecialistManager, Information Literacy
California Lutheran University
Academic Business Librarians Exchange Southern California
October 24, 2003
About CLU
Total enrollment: 2,949 Undergraduate: 1,891 Graduate: 1,058 Average class size: 15
students Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
California Lutheran University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies.
Business Student Enrollment
Undergraduate38746%ADEP
18021%
MBA28433%
Business Education at CLU
MBA professional tracks: – Finance – Information Technology
Management – Management &
Organizational Behavior – Marketing
MBA in Financial Planning & Financial Planning Certificate
One Year International MBA Post MBA Certificate Series
Improved assignments & papers reflecting use of databases, reputable Web sources
Students like convenience of online resources.
Improved analytical & synthesis skills
Post- Instruction MBA Student Paper
Linking Assignments to ACRL Standards Outcomes
Standard 1: The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.
Outcomes
--Define information need
--Determine most appropriate databases
--Identify value & differences of sources
Linking Assignments to ACRL Standards Outcomes (cont.)
Standard 2: The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.
Outcomes
--Develop a research plan
--Select appropriate keywords, descriptors
--Construct search strategy
Linking Assignments to ACRL Standards Outcomes (cont.)
Standard 3: The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.
Outcomes
--Examines & compares information from various sources (Compare databases vs. WWW)--Draws conclusions based upon information gathered (Summarize key strategic initiatives) --Integrates new information with previous information or knowledge (Synthesize research)
Partnering with Business Faculty:Creating Opportunities
Invite yourself to address classes Enlighten your business faculty
about your online resources Review course goals, content &
learning objectives Assess proposed syllabus &
topics Review previous class
assignments -- What can be improved? --Propose an assignment
Align assignment outcomes to course goals & to ACRL standards
What’s Your Idea?
Take the first step to engage business students in enhancing their business research and critical thinking skills. Partner with your business faculty and share your ideas. There’s a lot you can accomplish together!