Name: Cynthia Lynch
Title: Reference Librarian
Institution: Cardinal Stritch University Library
Street Address: 6801 North Yates Road
City/State/Zip: Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: 414-410-4257
Title of practice of implementation method: Whistle-Blowing Referee
Primary Audience: freshmen students
Secondary Audience:
Describe the practice: When beginning a discussion of the meaning of "refereed"
or "peer reviewed" journals, I blow a whistle and pretend I'm the
peer reviewer (referee) of an article. I cite imaginary "penalties"
that may make the reviewer send the article back for revisions. I try to keep
it lighthearted and use some arm motions as I call out "penalties."
Comments: This activity
takes only a couple minutes. It's a good idea to assess the group's mood as
it works best with laid back groups.
Competencies addressed
through this practice:
2. Identify and select appropriate information sources.
Supporting materials/resources used and their format: A whistle!
Special Requirements:
References consulted:
Would you provide the committee with a copy of any handouts? yes
Would you allow the committee to share this information on this web site
and link to any online resources? yes
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December 17, 2002
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