Learn how a 1940s local murder engaged and intrigued Living Learning Community students at Western Kentucky University using information literacy and outreach to campus partners. This true crime story featured in the book, The Cemetery Road Murders: The Shocking True Tale of Kentucky's Murder Mansion, came to life for Criminology and Forensic Sciences LLC students using primary source materials housed within the University's Special Collections Library. Multiple campus partners worked together to incorporate several High Impact Practices to enhance students' LLC experiences throughout their first year at WKU.
Participants will:
- Develop new ways to teach research and information literacy skills using unique materials and historical events.
- Formulate collaborative efforts to inspire students to use primary sources to enhance their research and writing.
- Discover the High Impact Practices framework used to encourage campus partnerships.
