Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of IS41160 Capstone Project, students will be able to:
1. Present a professional profile through gathering evidence of reflection, learning, research, career planning and professional engagement with the LIS field.
2. Demonstrate excellent research, critical analysis, writing and planning skills through completing a substantial project connected to the discipline and practice of LIS.
3. Critically reflect on their own emerging role as an information professional in the context of the key trends and issues that are shaping the profession.
4. Prepare a high-quality Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) that includes a Professional Development Plan—with a statement of career goals and planned future activities and training—a Curriculum Vitae or résumé, a sample job application for a current or recent role, and work samples from other MLIS modules, to support readiness for post-graduation opportunities.
5. Reflect on their engagement with learning on the MLIS programme, and critically evaluate how programme content and learning activities have contributed to their understanding of their emerging role in the profession;
6. Showcase and illustrate their intellectual engagement with academic content, and the knowledge, skills and professional competencies gained during the year.
Indicative Module Content:
Professional identity development
Career planning
Secondary research
Literature reviewing
Reflective learning