IS41060 Research and Practice in LIS

Academic Year 2023/2024

Library and Information Studies, by and large, is concerned with developing, managing, and providing access to information resources, representing and organising information, and deploying information technologies in effective and innovative ways. In this module, we will examine the broad range of topics, issues, and methodologies in information research. This module also serves as an introduction to academic and professional research.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the theoretical foundations and the interdisciplinary nature of library and information studies
2. Select, evaluate and critique sources for academic and professional research
3. Perform desk research

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

103
Lectures

22
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; in-class discussions 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: TBC Week 12 n/a Graded No

50
Assignment: Critical Analysis Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: Short essay Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback provided on each assessment in Brightspace

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Tues 15:00 - 16:50