Project-Focused Library Instruction in Business Strategy Courses

This research addressed the problem of inadequate library research skills among senior students in an undergraduate capstone course in business strategy-a course that requires of students specialized library skills to complete an in-depth analysis of a Fortune 500 company and its industry. A library...

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Published in:Journal of education for business 1993-02, Vol.68 (3), p.179-183
Main Authors: Prince, William W., Helms, Marilyn M., Haynes, Paula L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Administration Education
Business education
College students
Higher Education
Instructional Effectiveness
Libraries
Library Instruction
Social research
User training
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Summary:This research addressed the problem of inadequate library research skills among senior students in an undergraduate capstone course in business strategy-a course that requires of students specialized library skills to complete an in-depth analysis of a Fortune 500 company and its industry. A library instruction session tailored specifically for business strategy students was conducted. Surveys were administered before and after the instruction session to assess student library-use anxiety, ability to use library resources, and satisfaction with library instruction. The results indicated that the business-oriented library instruction had beneficial effects. Recommendations for further improving students' performance are offered.
ISSN:0883-2323
1940-3356
DOI:10.1080/08832323.1993.10117610