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  "college": "merritt-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Library Information Studies",
  "id": "research-skills-certificate-of-competency",
  "name": "Research Skills",
  "award": "Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "library-information-studies",
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      "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe Certificate of Competency in Research Skills is designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research. This certificate is intended to improve the research and information literacy skills of students desiring to increase their capacity for pursuing college-level coursework, gaining employment in today's digital workforce, and community engagement. Students enrolled in the Research Skills program may use the certification to demonstrate to college instructors and employers their ability to find, evaluate, and use credible and relevant information in an ethical manner.\n\nStudents are required to complete three courses for a total of nine (9) instructional hours. Each course must be completed with a grade of Pass or Satisfactory Progress.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nAny occupations in the educational, financial, legal, and medical fields that involve observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information.\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1.  Apply information literacy skills to academic, professional, and personal life.\n2.  Complete a basic research project from topic development to information source selection, evaluation, and citation.\n3.  Analyze, synthesize, and apply information practically and ethically."
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          "units": "9"
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          "code": "LIS 511",
          "title": "Research Skills I",
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          "code": "LIS 512",
          "title": "Research Skills II",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "LIS 513",
          "title": "Research Skills III",
          "units": "3",
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