Abstract

A program at Rutgers University (New Jersey) to integrate information literacy into first-year composition courses involved librarians and faculty. The pilot project included two research seminars within each course. Evaluation of the project revealed a successful basic strategy, useful techniques and elements, and some areas for adaptation and improvement. (MSE)

Citation

Gaunt, M.I. & Nash, S. (1992). Expository Writing and Information Literacy: A Pilot Project. New Directions for Higher Education, 78, 83-90. Retrieved April 20, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/145890/.

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Keywords

• College Students
• computer literacy
• curriculum development
• Expository Writing
• Freshman Composition
• higher education
• Independent Study
• Information Seeking
• Interdisciplinary Approach
• Library Skills
• Program Descriptions
• Program Evaluation
• Research Skills
• Student Research
• universities
• Writing Instruction