| GEMS 100: INTRODUCTION TO GEMSTONE |
What is GEMS 100 - Introduction to Gemstone?
GEMS 100 is a required introductory course for students enrolled in the Gemstone Program. Gemstone is a multidisciplinary four-year research program for selected undergraduate honors students of all majors. Students are grouped into teams and complete extensive, original research throughout their undergraduate career. [1 credit. Offered every fall semester].How does the library support GEMS 100?
During weeks 5-7 of the fall semester, Gemstone students come to McKeldin Library for a 50-minute session with a librarian. Students work to apply the concepts that define their research question to locate relevant resources. This is done in order to complete portions of the GEMS 100 Project Sheet.How big is this program?
The Libraries teach approximately 180-200 freshman in 18 sections each fall semester. These statistics may vary. Section leaders are directed to submit their library workshop request every July using this form.What are the goals of this library session?
These are the student learning outcomes defined for the GEMS 100 library workshop:
By the end of the workshop students will be able to:
- Choose the appropriate library resource(s) for their information need (e.g., knowing when to use the catalog versus a database(s)).
ACRL Standard 1- Identify one or more databases in the discipline of their research inquiry.
ACRL Standard 1- Demonstrate an effective search strategy (using topic concepts, subject headings and search connectors), to find subject-specific information.
ACRL Standard 2How do we assess student learning?
At the end of the workshop, students will be directed to complete an online assessment form that will measure their learning.Need more information about this library program?
Contact User Education Services.
