Course Instructor's Name:
Nicole Kirpalani

Course Instructor Email:
nkirpalani@stmarytx.edu

Please provide the Course Number, Course Title and Course Sections.*Note: If course sections are not on the same day, please complete another request.:
MK 3330 Consumer Behavior

Session Date and Time:
09/10/2026 09:45 am

Where will the class meet?*Please include reservation information if the session will take place in another location outside of your usual location.:
Alkek 104

How long will the session be?:
approx. 60 - 70 minutes

Number of students anticipated:
17

Which Librarian would you like to lead instruction?:
Katie Thonen

What citation style are you asking your students to use?:
APA

If a copy of the assignment is not available please briefly describe the assignment below.:
Hi Katie, I will use the Consumer Trends assignment that you have previously seen. I will send details ahead of time. Thank you!

What skills do you expect the Librarian to teach during the session?:
Defining/narrowing a Topic, Brainstorming sources of information, Search strategy/infoseeking, Evaluating Sources

What is the topic students will be searching?:
Need to identify a current consumer "trend," research why this is a trend, provide research on the specifics, and discuss what they expect will happen to this trend in a few years. (There will be a presentation only.)

What do you want students to be able to do by the end of the session? (Desired Learning Outcomes):
Know where/how to find applicable sources in the library.