This one-credit, hands-on course will help students lay a solid foundation for success in all current and future academic research. With an emphasis on the wealth of digital resources now available, the material focuses on information discovery and management skills, expands knowledge of scholarly sources, and promotes critical thinking. Specific topics include resource availability, source selection, search strategies, content evaluation, referencing, and academic integrity. Taught by University librarians, the interactive learning format allows students to learn via database searches, group discussion, and case studies. Students will work both on their own and collaboratively on reports, reading assignments, and projects.