Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Other | This module is provided DL, students work independently through module handbook and are supported online via VLE |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Review of free and subscription resource | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Report on the user needs of a business information service | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Submission of supplementary coursework for failed course elements in line with the learning outcomes of the original assignments |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
*Distinguish between different types of business information service, contextualising these services relative to information service more generally
- Identify and critically analyse the information needs of businesses
*Identify appropriate systematic search strategy, perform complex searches upon key business information sources and evaluate output.
*Evaluate the scope and accessibility of business information sources, including a comparison of free versus subscription
* Identify methods and tools for providing evidence of the value of the business information service
Brief description
The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to the field of Business Information. The module provides an overview of the types of business information sources and examines the information needs of business. Students will develop professional skills required in the business information workplace. They will also explore different business information workplace scenarios through case studies and professional literature. It will enable students to determine if they wish to specialize in the Business Information field when they enter the profession.
Content
- Information needs of business
- Use and evaluation of business information sources such as news, market research
- Profiles of diverse business information services e.g. business school, public library business information service, law library, business support services
- Professional practice: proving the value of a business information service
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Discussion of this covered in sections on value of information service |
| Communication | Discussion is encouraged via Moodle Written assignments assessed |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Personal reflection |
| Information Technology | Independent use of IT for practical activities |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Module presents an introduction to specialized field of business information which will be useful for future career planning |
| Problem solving | Written assignments and group discussions will encourage an investigative and critical approach to key issues |
| Research skills | To be developed through written assignment and practical sessions |
| Subject Specific Skills | Will introduce knowledge of business information profession, (learning outcomes 1,2, 3,4) and an understanding of professional practice (learning outcomes 2, 5) |
| Team work |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6