- Search
the
library catalog, Cameo, to be
certain the materials are available.
- Provide
a
resource list or recommendations for sources.
- Make
sure
the assignment is clear, unambiguous, easy to read, and not wordy.
- Explain
the
purpose of the assignment.
- Specify
which
style manual should be used, if applicable.
- Break
the
assignment into steps, parts, or stages.
- Do
the assignment
yourself, to make sure it works and that the students have enough
time to
complete it.
And finally,
please encourage your students to seek assistance in the early
stages of their research.