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Political Science (B.A.) Program Plan

"This guide provides faculty with tailored program plans that align library resources and services with the specific needs of their academic major. These plans highlight how library collections, research support, and services can enhance faculty goals an

Information Literacy Mapped to Political Science (B.A.)

At EKU Libraries, we believe that teaching students to critically engage with information is fundamental to their academic success. Our Information Literacy Program is designed to equip students with the skills they need to thrive as researchers, thinkers, and informed citizens.

This curriculum map outlines core information literacy outcomes for Political Science. The table below uses shorthand versions of these outcomes. For full descriptions and examples of how they’re applied in the classroom, visit our Information Literacy Learning Outcomes.

*An asterisk (*) indicates aspirational library engagement; a consultation with the instructor of record is needed to confirm, modify, and/or implement.

Information Literacy Learning Outcomes

Information Literacy Learning Outcomes POL 220 POL 250 POL 280 POL 370 POL 374 Course 6
Outcome 1: Formulate research questions Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  
Outcome 2: Develop effective searches Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  
Outcome 3: Critically evaluate information Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  
Outcome 4: Critically examine own identities, biases, and ideas Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  
Outcome 5: Describe the information creation and dissemination process Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  
Outcome 6: Discuss legal, economic, and social contexts of information Introduce Introduce Introduce Enhance & Build Enhance & Build  

Method of Instruction

  POL 220 POL 250 POL 280 POL 370 POL 374 Course 6
In-Person Sections Research Appointments Research Appointments Research Appointments Research Appointments Research Appointments  
Online Sections asynchronous online with recording, synchronous Zoom research appts. asynchronous online with recording, synchronous Zoom research appts. asynchronous online with recording, synchronous Zoom research appts. asynchronous online with recording, synchronous Zoom research appts. asynchronous online with recording, synchronous Zoom research appts.  
Supporting Digital Learning Objects Political Science Libguide Political Science Libguide Political Science Libguide Political Science Libguide Political Science Libguide  

Achieving our information literacy goals requires a strong partnership between librarians and faculty. By working together, we can create a cohesive and impactful learning experience for students. Faculty expertise in subject matter combined with librarians' information literacy knowledge creates a powerful synergy. This collaboration ensures that information literacy instruction is relevant, timely, and integrated into the curriculum.

  • Librarians can provide faculty with tailored workshops, research guides, and or other digital learning objects on research methodologies.
  • Faculty can offer insights into student learning needs and challenges, helping librarians refine their instruction.
  • Co-creating assignments and assessments allows us to effectively measure student learning outcomes and make data-driven improvements to our programs.