Information and Research Fundamentals

Course code PREH 1110

Credit 1.0

Length 20.0 hours

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This course will introduce students to the effective, efficient and ethical use of library resources to complete written assignments. Students will evaluate information sources to ensure appropriateness and relevance.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Research process and skills
  • Web and Library catalogue searches
  • Citation style rules for ethical information use
  • Reflection and discussion
  • Information formats such as scholarly, popular, social media
  • Advanced search strategies

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.