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Developing and evaluating an interactive information skills tutorial.

Maria J Grant1, Alison J Brettle

  • 1Salford Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Collaborative Research, Institute for Health and Social Care Research, University of Salford, Salford, UK. m.j.grant@salford.ac.uk

Health Information and Libraries Journal
|May 19, 2006
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A web-based tutorial significantly improved students' information and searching skills. This interactive tool, integrated into a Masters program, was well-received and aided in reinforcing active learning.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Librarianship
  • Information Science Education

Background:

  • Information literacy is crucial for academic success.
  • Developing effective, accessible training tools is essential for skill acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create and assess a web-based interactive tutorial for information skills.
  • To evaluate student acceptance and the tutorial's impact on information skills development.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an OVID MEDLINE tutorial focusing on transferable information skills.
  • Conducted a small cohort study to gauge student perceptions and skill improvements.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvement in mean assessment scores post-tutorial (P = 0.001).

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  • 85% of students demonstrated enhanced overall information skills.
  • Tutorial use correlated with improved searching skills.

    • Conclusions:

    • The web-based tutorial was successfully integrated into a Masters curriculum.
    • Students reported positive reception and demonstrated improved short- and long-term information skills.
    • The tutorial supports active learning and flexible study habits.