The following is from "Research Strategies" by N.H. Dewald:
0. No Research or Library Use Required: No evidence on syllabus of research or library use required.
1. Reserve Readings Only: Library use required for reserve reading.
2. Library Use for Outside Readings (Not Reserve): Library use required or expected to complete optional readings from a list supplied by the professor
(not reserve materials).
3. Some Research or Library Use for Shorter Assignments: Some research or library use required for shorter class presentations or shorter writing assignments, e.g., ancillary reading assignments that require self-directed, explanatory behavior. (This category implies the use of general library and Internet material, not reserve materials.)
4. Significant Research Projects: Research or library use required for term papers and other research projects of some significance. "Significance" is defined as cumulative pages totaling at least ten and/or value to final grade of at least 20 percent.
(p. 35)
Citation information:
Dewald, N. H. (2003). Anticipating library use by business students: the uses of a syllabus study. Research Strategies, 19, 33-45.