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Important links for INST 352 • Spring 2026
Instruction Team
About the Instruction Team
About the Instruction Team
Instructor Bios
FAQs
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5 questions
Instructor Bios
Diana's Contact Info (010X)
Contact
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Diana Marsh
Diana's Contact Info (010X)
Miranda's Contact Info (010X)
Contact
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Miranda Downey
Miranda's Contact Info (010X)
Beth's Contact Info (020X & 030X)
Contact
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Beth St. Jean
Beth's Contact Info (020X & 030X)
Nicole's Contact Info (020X)
Contact
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J. Nicole Miller
Nicole's Contact Info (020X)
Jane's Contact Info (030X)
Contact
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Jane Behre
Jane's Contact Info (030X)
Sections 0101-0103
Diana Marsh & Miranda Downey
Class Times & Locations
Class Times & Locations
Lecture Location (ESJ 1224)
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Document
Lecture Location (ESJ 1224)
Discussion Location (HBK 0302H)
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Document
Discussion Location (HBK 0302H)
Excused Absence Form
Excused Absence Form
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Sections 0201-0203
J. Nicole Miller & Beth St. Jean
Class Times & Locations
Class Times & Locations
Lecture Location (ARM 0131)
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Document
Lecture Location (ARM 0131)
Discussion Location (HBK 0103)
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Document
Discussion Location (HBK 0103)
Sections 0301-0303
Jane Behre & Beth St. Jean
Class Times & Locations
Class Times & Locations
Lecture Location (ARM 0131)
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Document
Lecture Location (ARM 0131)
Discussion Location (HBK 0131)
PDF
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Document
Discussion Location (HBK 0131)
Textbook
Textbook Link (free through UMD Libraries)
Textbook Link (free through UMD Libraries)
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How to Access Our Online Textbook
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How to Access Our Textbook via UMD Libraries [Video Tutorial]
How to Access Our Textbook via UMD Libraries [Video Tutorial]
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Assignments
Major Assignments
FAQs
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6 questions
Major Assignments
Major Due Dates
FAQs
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9 questions
Major Due Dates
Information Behavior Analysis
IBA Assignment Description
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Document
IBA Assignment Description
Sample Infographic
Sample Infographic
Research Article Analysis
RAA Assignment Description
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Document
RAA Assignment Description
ELMS Assignment Page Navigation
ELMS Assignment Page Navigation
RAA Pre-Survey
Pre-Survey Instructions
Pre-Survey Instructions
Research Article Analysis Pre-Survey Explained [VIDEO]
Research Article Analysis Pre-Survey Explained [VIDEO]
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Article Checklist
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Document
Article Checklist
What’s a good article to choose?
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Document
What’s a good article to choose?
Tips for Finding Articles
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Document
Tips for Finding Articles
VIDEO: Research Article Analysis Pre-Survey Explained
VIDEO: Research Article Analysis Pre-Survey Explained
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RAA Paper
Paper Instructions
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Paper Instructions
RAA Paper Formatting Guide
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RAA Paper Formatting Guide
Paper Extended Description
Paper Extended Description
Title [Firstname Lastname] College of Information, University of Maryland INST 352: Information User Needs and Assessment [Instructors Firstname Lastname] [due date] Introduction In this section, you’ll be introducing the population that you’ve decided to focus on. You may want...
Sample Paper
Sample Paper
Information Experiences of People Affected by Lupus Miranda L. Downey College of Information, University of Maryland INST 352: Information User Needs and Assessment Dr. Beth St. Jean December 10, 2021 I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistanc...
VIDEO: Research Article Analysis Paper Explained
VIDEO: Research Article Analysis Paper Explained
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CCC Research Pitch
CCC Research Pitch Description
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CCC Research Pitch Description
Project Deliverables & Deadlines
FAQs
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3 questions
Project Deliverables & Deadlines
Campus Community Connection Research Pitch FAQ
FAQs
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11 questions
Campus Community Connection Research Pitch FAQ
[Sections 010X] Part 1: Group & Topic Finalization Form
[Sections 010X] Part 1: Group & Topic Finalization Form
This form is due by 11:59 PM on April 3, 2026. Details about this assignment can be found in the syllabus.
[Sections 010X] SOS Group Member Support
[Sections 010X] SOS Group Member Support
This form exists to give you an easy-to-access and simple option for reporting any issues with your group members while working on the final project. You will be asked a few questions and then given the chance to explain the situation in your own words. Once you have submitted this form, a member of the instructional team will follow up with you.
Part 2: Census Data Analysis - Template
Part 2: Census Data Analysis - Template
Title of Project Group Member(s) College of Information, University of Maryland INST 352: Information User Needs & Assessment Dr. Diana Marsh & Miranda Downey April 24, 2026 Topic Introduction & Data Overview Which topic and location did your group select? What types of census d...
Part 3: Final Pitch Video - Example
Part 3: Final Pitch Video - Example
Part 3: Final Pitch - Sample Slide Deck
Part 3: Final Pitch - Sample Slide Deck
Project Title Group Members
FAQs
FAQ: Course Policies
FAQs
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3 questions
FAQ: Course Policies
FAQ: Office Hours & Who To Contact
FAQs
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5 questions
FAQ: Office Hours & Who To Contact
FAQ: Submitting Work & Grades
FAQs
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5 questions
FAQ: Submitting Work & Grades
Other Helpful Resources
How to Turn on ELMS Notifications [Video]
How to Turn on ELMS Notifications [Video]
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Avoiding Plagiarism & Citing APA Style [Video]
Avoiding Plagiarism & Citing APA Style [Video]
How to Search for Articles + Tutorials [Video]
How to Search for Articles + Tutorials [Video]
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