FYWS Faculty Toolkit 

If you are ready to schedule your FYWS Library Session you can use the online form below or contact Amy Stewart-Mailhiot

One requirement of the First Year Writing Program is that all seminars shall:

"introduce first year students to literature research, including library and database orientation, experience with critical evaluation of the validity, relevance, and significance of source material obtained through literature searches, and instruction regarding the proper citation of source materials."

Librarians work with FYWS instructors to develop a session that addresses some components of this requirement.

For more information, please see:

Syllabus Requirements for Writing Courses under AXLE (complete document)

There are three basic options for your library session:

1. Introduction to Library Research Resources

•  provides a hands-on introduction to library research skills
•  covers topics such as how to tell the difference between a popular and scholarly work
•  includes general plagiarism/citation information.

2.  Introduction to Academic Research Skills  

• covers the content in the  basic library orientation  (Option 1)
• also includes more detailed instruction in research skills
• and the use of online resources students might use in the discipline of the course
• faculty are welcome to suggest databases they feel their students might find useful

3.  Assignment Specific Tutorial

• covers the information in the basic library & research skills orientation (Options 1&2)
• also includes other content tailored to a course assignment or assignments.
• Your librarian will consult with the  you to make sure the session covers resources students need to successfully complete their assignments.