Teaching Research Processes

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Resourcing the enterprise

Abstract:

We must address the question of resourcing such a change in educational emphasis. In this case it is best first to recognize that dedication of resources to any enterprise is a matter of establishing priorities. Here the challenge is to overcome the ongoing lack of appreciation that student inability to handle information well is a pressing problem. We need to realign the tasks of academic librarians, who have been at the forefront of advocating the teaching of research processes. Their roles as consultants and team teachers must be enhanced. Further, a grassroots approach, supported by professorial autobiography, evidence-based results, a clear statement of vision and the seeking of commitments from departments ...