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Spring '25 - ENGL 1301 - Fletcher - by Kara Dixon and Mavis Klemcke: Start Here

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Welcome to your LibGuide for English 1301 with Professor Fletcher! 
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Refer to this guide if you want to follow along in our library session or if you want to revisit the information at any time this semester!

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Kara Dixon
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Faculty Librarian / Assistant Professor
Hays Campus Library
Austin Community College
1200 Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640
kara.dixon@austincc.edu
512-223-1587

Learning objectives

In this guide, you will learn about: Evaluating Information Sources: How to apply the SIFT method and lateral reading strategies to assess the credibility and reliability of online and academic sources. Developing Effective Research Strategies: How to generate relevant keywords, use Boolean operators, and apply search filters to conduct efficient searches in databases like Academic Search Complete, Gale eBooks, and Opposing Viewpoints. Integrating AI Tools for Research: How to use AI tools, such as Perplexity, to support research tasks like keyword generation and preliminary topic exploration. Navigating Library Resources: How to find and access key library resources, both in-person and online, including databases, the catalog, study spaces, and librarian support services to enhance your academic research.

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Subject Librarian

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Mavis Klemcke
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Contact:
Faculty Librarian/Assistant Professor
Austin Community College
South Austin Campus
1820 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745
mavis.klemcke@austincc.edu
512-223-9185
512.223.9185
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