1. Writing for
Real
Creative Contexts for
Information Literacy
Teaching and Learning

2. Objectives
 After attending this session, participants
will be able to:
 compare and contrast multiple literacies
and the means by which faculty and
librarians can use class and library sessions
to enhance information literacy skills by
focusing on these multiple perspectives.

3. Agenda
 Introductions
 Service Learning
 Cultural Artifact
 A little bit about Disciplinary Literacy
 Librarian response
 Discussion

4. Service Learning…
 A teaching method that combines
community service with academic
instructions as it focuses on critical,
reflective thinking and civic responsibility.
Service-learning programs involve
students in organized community service
that addresses local needs, while
developing their academic skills, sense of
civic responsibility and commitment to the
community.*
*adapted from Campus Compact, a national coalition of college and university presidents that is
dedicated to promoting civic engagement and service-learning in higher education

5. 5 First Year Writing Assignments
 Personal paper
 Cultural Artifact paper
 Disciplinary Literacy paper
 Remix project
 Final

6. Contact us
 Penny Gardner
 gardne45@msu.edu
 Brian Holcomb
 holcom31@msu.edu
 Rachel Minkin
 minkinr@msu.edu