IS41060 Research and Practice in LIS

Academic Year 2021/2022

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 take a socio-technical approach to understand the broad range of topics, issues, and methodologies in information research. This module also serves as an introduction to the process of academic and professional research by developing key skills in desk research associated with the research process.

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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
Lectures

22
Autonomous Student Learning

103
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: Annotations / Critical Analysis Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

20
Assignment: TBC Week 12 n/a Graded Yes

50
Assignment: Environmental scan / Short essay Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

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. 
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• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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