LIS 2110 RESEARCH METHODS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methodologies and techniques used to conduct scholarly inquiry and service evaluation in library and information science. The design, planning and execution of research studies, from conceptualization and proposal writing to reporting and dissemination of the findings. Topics covered include research problems and questions; critical appraisal of research literature; data sources and sampling; research ethics and integrity; and data collection, analysis and interpretation.

Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PROG: School of Information Science or Sch Computing and Information
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3