Orientation Assignment

Due: Feb. 1

Part 1. Turn in the answers to the following questions to me (Eric Brenner) either in hard-copy or e-mail them to me at this address: brenner@smccd.net

If you don't have an e-mail account, register for a free account at one of the free web e-mail sites, such as hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

1. What is your name and phone number?

2. Why are you taking this course?

3. How did you find out about this course?

4. What do you expect to learn from this course?

5. What is your major? (do you have a B.A.?)

6. Do you work in addition to taking classes? If so, what type of work do you do?

7. Do any other classes you are taking this semester require a research project? If so, which class(es)?

8. Describe library research experience you've had, if any.

9. Describe computer knowledge you have, if any: (what software programs have you used)?

10. Do you have a computer at home? If so, what kind is it and does it have a modem?

11. Do you have an account with an Internet service provider (e.g., AOL, Earthlink, etc.)? If so, which one?

12. Do you have an e-mail account? If so, what is your e-mail address?

Part II. Complete the online self assessment questionnaire

If you have any questions or concerns about any issues raised by the questionnaire, please let me know. Please do not email me the questionnaire.

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