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
Curricular information is subject to change.
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.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 103 |
| Total | 125 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; in-class discussionsRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: TBC | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 50 |
Yes |
| Assignment: Annotations / Critical Analysis | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Assignment: Environmental scan / Short essay | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Yes |
Carry forward of passed components
Yes
Yes
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback provided on each assessment in Brightspace