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Description

Were you taught how to ask questions? The facilitators of this webinar weren't, even though we have learned over time to develop effective research questions when conducting our own research and helping others with theirs. The Research as Inquiry frame from the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy centers question-asking as an essential part of the research process. However, librarians often spend our time with learners focused on finding credible sources, sometimes skipping over the central role inquiry plays in the research process. In teaching Research as Inquiry, librarians at the University of New Mexico have relied on adaptations of the Question Formulation Technique (QFT), a relatively simple approach that helps learners generate questions and improve their question-asking skills. In this session we will lead participants through multiple versions of the QFT, adapted for different learners, disciplines, and instructor preferences.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, the participant will:

• Be able to apply the Question Formulation Technique in the information literacy classroom in order to empower students to generate curiosity-based questions.
• Sample adaptations of the Question Formulation Technique in order to best tailor the QFT to their teaching contexts.

This webinar is open to anyone who teaches in a library or works at a reference desk.

Presenters

Lori Townsend, Assessment Coordinator, University of New Mexico

Glenn Koelling, Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator, University of New Mexico

Adrienne Warner, First Year Experience Librarian, University of New Mexico

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.